Recitals on the Fringe

A classical music festival, during the Adelaide Fringe, of thirteen classical concerts by recipients awarded the Recitals Australia Elder Conservatorium Fellowship Program held at an intimate venue in North Adelaide.

Adelaide Fringe (21 Feb – 23 Mar 2025)
North Adelaide Baptist Church Hall

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Opening Gala Concert
with Jenny Su (piano), Lucy Macourt (violin), Bridget McCullough (viola), Adam Draper (trombone), Angus McBride (bassoon), Alex Byrne (flute) and friends.

Our opening gala concert offers audiences an exciting taste of Recitals on the Fringe 2025.
Featuring our 2025 fellowship recipients, performing works by Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Auerbach, Holst and more. 

Angus McBride (bassoon)
with Simón Pazos Quintana
'The German Bassoon'

Experience the captivating sounds of German bassoon music, where lyrical beauty meets technical mastery. This performance celebrates iconic German composers for the bassoon, bringing to life the bassoon’s expressive voice in classical and romantic traditions.

Featuring works by Telemann, Weber, Kalliwoda and Hindemith.

Alex Byrne (flute)
with Simón Pazos Quintana
'The Elemental Flute'

A flute and piano recital exploring the four elements: water, fire, earth, and air. Through a range of classical and contemporary repertoire and electronic soundscapes, the contrasting elements will be evoked, showcasing the vast capabilities of the flute in an immersive environment.

Featuring works by Telemann, Dohnányi, Gaubert, Varèse, Ibert, and Dutilleux.

Lucy Macourt (violin) and Bridget McCullough (viola)
with Sofia Tortorelli (violin)
'Beyond the Canon: Women’s Perspectives in Music'

This concert explores the distinct voices of women composers across diverse genres and musical traditions, inviting listeners to experience the rich, varied textures of contemporary and classical compositions. Each piece on tonight’s program offers a unique perspective on the intersection of identity, innovation, and musical expression.

Featuring works by Cat Hope, Belle Smibert, Auerbach, Angie Coffey, Hollis Taylor, Kate Moore, Holst, and Sally Greenaway.

Lucy Macourt (violin)
With Four States Quartet - Lucy Macourt (violin), Isabelle Watson (violin), Sterling Rieck (viola), Chiara Kelle (Cello) and Katherine Day (piano).
'Echoes of Resilience'

This program explores the deep and powerful expression of resilience through two masterworks, both born from tumultuous periods of history. The works of Shostakovich and Prokofiev reflect the struggle against adversity and the indomitable human spirit, resonating with profound emotion and quiet defiance.

Featuring Shostakovich’s Quartet no. 8 and Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata no. 2.

Adam Draper (trombone)
with Simón Pazos Quintana (piano)
'The Entertainer'

Classical Trombone takes a step back from the standard classical repertoire and indulges in the comedy and joyfulness of entertainment music. Experience a variety of vocalisations and sounds incorporated into the trombone repertoire. 

Featuring works by Joplin, Saint-Saëns, Schumann, Šulek, Buss, Bernstein and Pryor.

Jenny Su (piano)
with Kai Gerbi (violin)
'Romantic Reveries'

A selection of Romantic repertoire for solo piano and duo works, this concert explores the idiosyncrasies of Romantic chamber music.

Featuring works by Brahms, Schumann and Chopin.

Angus McBride (bassoon)
with Simón Pazos Quintana
'Bassoon music from France and the Paris Conservatoire'

Immerse yourself in the elegance of French bassoon music, featuring gems from France and the Paris Conservatoire. This recital brings to life the charm and virtuosity of France’s iconic wind composers, showcasing the bassoon’s distinctively lyrical and agile character.

Featuring works by Devienne, Dutilleux, Pierné, Françaix, Bozza, Grovlez and Saint-Saëns. 

Alex Byrne (flute)
with Simón Pazos Quintana
'The Elemental Flute'

A flute and piano recital exploring the four elements: water, fire, earth, and air. Through a range of classical and contemporary repertoire and electronic soundscapes, the contrasting elements will be evoked, showcasing the vast capabilities of the flute in an immersive environment.

Featuring works by Telemann, Dohnányi, Gaubert, Varèse, Ibert, and Dutilleux.

Bridget McCullough (viola)
with Pianist (TBC)
'An Evening with the Viola'

An evening recital for viola and piano, exploring romantic and 20th Century music and showcasing the virtuosity and range of colours of the viola. 

Featuring works by Frank Bridge, Niccolo Paganini, Ernest Bloch and Ralph Vaughan Williams. 

Lucy Macourt (violin) and Bridget McCullough (viola)
with Sofia Tortorelli (violin)
'Beyond the Canon: Women’s Perspectives in Music'

This concert explores the distinct voices of women composers across diverse genres and musical traditions, inviting listeners to experience the rich, varied textures of contemporary and classical compositions. Each piece on tonight’s program offers a unique perspective on the intersection of identity, innovation, and musical expression.

Featuring works by Cat Hope, Belle Smibert, Auerbach, Angie Coffey, Hollis Taylor, Kate Moore, Holst, and Sally Greenaway.

Adam Draper (trombone)
with Simón Pazos Quintana (piano)
'The Entertainer'

Classical Trombone takes a step back from the standard classical repertoire and indulges in the comedy and joyfulness of entertainment music. Experience a variety of vocalisations and sounds incorporated into the trombone repertoire. 

Featuring works by Joplin, Saint-Saëns, Schumann, Šulek, Buss, Bernstein and Pryor.

Jenny Su (piano)
with Kai Gerbi (violin)
'Romantic Reveries'

A selection of Romantic repertoire for solo piano and duo works, this concert explores the idiosyncrasies of Romantic chamber music.

Featuring works by Brahms, Schumann and Chopin.

Past Performances

 

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