Category Archives: Margaret’s performances

Behind the scenes 2 – Paris Rendezvous

Posted on May 6, 2013 by margare1

Part of life for most musicians these days is not just playing the music and being creative, but also working hard behind the scenes to make it all happen. Unless you are in a large organization, this involves contacting other … Continue reading →

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Early French Chamber Music

Posted on February 5, 2013 by margare1

I’m delighted that, at least  in the first half of 2013, I will have several opportunities to indulge in performing some of my favourite repertoire – chamber music from early 18th century France – music which, although it can appear … Continue reading →

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Seasonal Music

Posted on January 3, 2013 by margare1

Since Hot Cross Buns are already appearing in the shops, I guess it’s not too soon to discuss some Easter performances in 2013. In an earlier post I mentioned that performances of the great seasonal baroque masterpieces were few and … Continue reading →

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More concerts in Broadford

Posted on October 1, 2012 by margare1

I’ve been delving into music libraries for an exciting programme of early Italian repertoire for two violins and harpsichord. The more I read, the more I realize how rich this repertoire is, and how little known. This concert, “More than … Continue reading →

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The fiddler

Posted on August 6, 2012 by margare1

A new musical challenge for me recently has been to record some violin backing tracks for my colleague Michael Whiticker who runs the SoundSpace studio just outside Brisbane. It’s a bit daunting – chord charts, a vocal line and accompaniment, … Continue reading →

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EMSQ presents ALCHEMY 2.30pm, 28 October 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by margare1

Looking forward to another concert with Alchemy, presented by Early Music Qld, 28 October, 2.30pm, Holy Trinity Church, 64 Hawthorne St, Woolloongabba. On this occasion the performers are  baroque violinists Bridget Crouch and myself (also featured on baroque viola), viola … Continue reading →

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House concerts

Posted on June 27, 2012 by margare1

It was wonderful to present two house concerts with my harpsichordist colleague Peter Hagen in regional Victoria last week. The audience members were very appreciative, and many commented on how wonderful it was to be able to hear baroque instruments … Continue reading →

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Devonshire Tea Concert June 16

Posted on June 5, 2012 by margare1

Mmm, devonshire tea, with homemade jam. I’m definitely looking forward to this gig! I’ll be performing a selection of my all time favourites for baroque violin, with the wonderful Peter Hagen on harpsichord. For more details go to the trybooking … Continue reading →

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Amusement

Posted on May 24, 2012 by margare1

Here’s a preview of a charming solo violin piece that I’ll be performing in the Twilight Concert series run by Peter Hagen, in Broadford, VIC. It’s by the 18th century French virtuoso violinist/composer Guillemain. Recorded recently by Michael Whiticker in … Continue reading →

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New England Bach Festival, Armidale

Posted on May 8, 2012 by margare1

If you were to drive the same distance in Europe as from Brisbane to Armidale (450kms) , it’s quite likely you would cross into another country! In Australia there is no national border to cross, but with the changes in … Continue reading →

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