SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER at SANDGATE TOWN HALL 11am - 4pm
3 CONCERTS & A CONVERSATION
Indulge in a day of music like no other. Be swept away by the beauty of works by Richard Strauss, Arvo Pärt, Melody Eötvös, Joe Twist, Benjamin Britten and other heroes of the music world, old and new.
But it’s not just a concert or three and a lunch with a bunch.....it’s an experience that will redefine your perception of music, give you goosebumps and take you to places you’d never dreamed of before.
Be prepared to be surrounded, to take part, to watch from afar, to listen in the dark, to encompass and be encompassed by stunning music in the beautiful surrounds of the historic Sandgate Town Hall.
But it’s not just a concert or three and a lunch with a bunch.....it’s an experience that will redefine your perception of music, give you goosebumps and take you to places you’d never dreamed of before.
Be prepared to be surrounded, to take part, to watch from afar, to listen in the dark, to encompass and be encompassed by stunning music in the beautiful surrounds of the historic Sandgate Town Hall.
11AM CONCERT ONE - IMMERSE
Arvo Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Britten New work by an emerging composer to be selected by Melody Eötvös Joe Twist Lament for cello and choir, featuring Trish Dean & The Australian Voices Benjamin Britten Simple Symphony, featuring Ensemble Q, Ensemble Cherubim and Mini Q 12 noon lunch break - BYO or enjoy one of the many local cafes and restaurants 1PM CONCERT TWO - RECLAIMING THE SPIRIT Sarah Hopkins - Reclaiming the spirit, version for solo cello and harmonic whirlies Wilfred Lehmann Theme and Variations for clarinet quintet Melody Eötvös Once to Find for string trio, interspersed with The Australian Voices 2.15PM CONVERSATION with wine and refreshments Interview with Melody Eötvös, Joe Twist, Paul Dean and young composers 3PM CONCERT THREE - METAMORPHOSIS This concert has optional sensory components - blindfolds will be provided New work by an emerging composer Gerald Finzi Adagio from clarinet concerto Richard Strauss Metamorphosen, featuring Sophie Rowell, Trish Dean, Phoebe Russell and members of Ensemble Cherubim 4PM FINISH |
TICKETS
Festival passes are available for $129 adult/$99 concession/$39 student Individual concert tickets will be released mid 2025, if there are still seats available. Individual prices will be $45/$35/$20 Purchase tickets by scrolling down to the ticketing box |
ONE DAY FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
The Soundscape & Stories One Day Festival is generously supported by Di Jameson OAM & Frank Mercurio.