THE UNDERGROUND SERIES - Tuesdays at 7pm
In 2023 Ensemble Q brings Brisbane a superb intimate series that allows you to sit back, relax with a glass of something special, nibble on some cheese or olives, and become part of the very breath of a performance by these outstanding musicians.
Presented on five Tuesday nights from 6.30pm, the concerts are held in a historic cellar that tells as many stories about old West End, the prohibition and murder mysteries as the music that will be presented there. The building dates from 1889, when Dvorak, Elgar, Mahler and many more
composers were at the height of their careers. Step down through the entrance and enjoy the beauty of the old stone walls while you witness
music, at its best.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"The clotted cream of Ensemble Q performances”
“It was a timeless moment with each musician at their peak, where you wished it could have
been endless. As the feather-soft clarinet faded into oblivion, the microcosm of the group paused,
and the stillness was palpable. Rowdy cheering and applause replaced the silence, as all absorbed the
treasure of an intimate and incomparable evening of chamber music.”
Limelight magazine
Presented on five Tuesday nights from 6.30pm, the concerts are held in a historic cellar that tells as many stories about old West End, the prohibition and murder mysteries as the music that will be presented there. The building dates from 1889, when Dvorak, Elgar, Mahler and many more
composers were at the height of their careers. Step down through the entrance and enjoy the beauty of the old stone walls while you witness
music, at its best.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"The clotted cream of Ensemble Q performances”
“It was a timeless moment with each musician at their peak, where you wished it could have
been endless. As the feather-soft clarinet faded into oblivion, the microcosm of the group paused,
and the stillness was palpable. Rowdy cheering and applause replaced the silence, as all absorbed the
treasure of an intimate and incomparable evening of chamber music.”
Limelight magazine
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 21
The Mozart Effect
Enjoy the sublime Mozart Clarinet Quintet performed by the master of the clarinet,
Paul Dean. Featuring celebrated violinist Adam Chalabi and cellist Trish Dean mentoring two outstanding young future stars, the program also includes stunning works by Arvo Pärt, Handel-Halvorssen and Camille Saint-Saëns. |
TUESDAY MARCH 28
High Heels & HorsehairAustralia’s harpist of the moment Emily Granger first performed with cellist Trish Dean in 2022 and wowed their audience with the energy and warmth that was created by this unique and powerful combination.
This entertaining program will feature a combination of fiery and dreamy works for cello and harp including Manuel de Falla’s Suite Populaire Espagnole, with The Swan, Hamabdil, and more. |
TUESDAY MAY 23
All About That BassThe Queen of the double bass, Phoebe Russell is celebrated in this fun program including works including Dvorak’s String Quintet no 2 (the “Bass Quintet”) and works featuring the bass by Paul Dean, Alfred Schnittke, Luigi Bottesini, Radiohead and Leonard Cohen. Featuring Natsuko Yoshimoto & Anne Horton (violins), Imants Larsens (viola), Trish Dean (cello), Paul Dean (clarinet).
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TUESDAY JULY 25
GoldbergThe Goldberg Variations BWV988 is one of Bach’s most loved and revered works. In this extraordinary arrangement by the master of transcription Dmitry Sitkovetsky, the work becomes absolute perfection in the hands of the violin, viola and cello. Performed by Adam Chalabi, Imants Larsens and Trish Dean, this will be a performance to be cherished.
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12
Opus ZooFocusing on the incredible wind players of Ensemble Q, this fun and captivating program includes Berio’s “Opus Zoo” for wind quintet, in which the players almost magically play treacherously difficult music whilst reciting short stories - an absolute treat in the intimate mode of the Raven Cellar. Other works by Walter Piston, Mary Mageau, Heitor Villa-Lobos and Georges Auric cap off a brilliant program to close this exciting new series. Featuring Huw Jones, Alison Mitchell, Paul Dean, David Mitchell and Peter Luff.
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THE DETAILS:Time: Doors and bar open at 6.30 for pre-concert drinks. Seating is not numbered so we recommend you arrive at 6.30 to reserve your preferred seats, enjoy a chat and a glass of something special.
Venue: The Raven Cellar, rear of The Raven hotel, 400 Montague Rd, West End Parking: parking available at Dan Murphy's carpark at the rear of The Raven, ample street parking and across the road at Montague Markets. Public transport: Blue CityGlider No 60 stops right outside the door, every 10 - 15 minutes Drinks: a full bar will be in operation with quality wines, beers, spirits and non-alcoholic drinks. Purchase your drinks prior to the concert and after the performance. Food items available during the concert include cheese platters, Cured meats with olives and focaccia, Mount Zero olives with bread and other items at the discretion of The Raven. Or why not have dinner in The Raven Bistro or Courtyard before the concert? Click here to view the menu and book Tickets: Adult $65* Concession $50* Student (standing room) $20* *plus eventbrite ticketing fees We have set the capacity at 50 seats for your comfort, but some standing room tickets will be available for students. Cabaret style tables will be available for wine and food. Disability access: We apologise for the lack of wheelchair access, there is set of stairs leading down into the venue and there is a disabled toilet at ground level but you would need to access that by the same staircase. The staircase is wide and solid with a handrail so will suit those able to manage stairs with help. Duration: Most performances will run for approximately 70 minutes but please allow 90 minutes to stay and enjoy a meet and greet with the musicians after the performance. |
Chamber Music Festival for Opera at Jimbour, Queensland Music trails
MAY 5 - 7
details coming soon!
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Musica Viva NSW Regional Tour - August 21 - 27
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HOMAGE
MASTERPIECES FOR MASTER MUSICIANS Composed as homage to both clarinetist Benny Goodman and violinist Joseph Sizgeti, Bartok’s Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano is strongly influenced by Hungarian and Rumanian folk tunes and is a delightful journey for the listener. Tchaikovsky’s monumental and lush Piano Trio is a tribute to Arthur Rubinstein, with the inscription “A la memoire d’un Grand artiste”. Australia's composer of the moment Paul Dean’s new work (also to be titled Homage) is being created for the 2023 season and scored for clarinet, violin, cello and piano. Béla BARTÓK Contrasts (1938) Paul DEAN Homage (2023) World premiere performances Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Trio in A Minor, Op. 50 Natsuko Yoshimoto, violin | Trish Dean, cello | Paul Dean, clarinet | Daniel de Borah, piano. |
