Tag Archives: chamber music

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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National Easter Viol School, Brisbane 2013

Posted on April 16, 2013 by margare1

I felt priviledged to spend the Easter long weekend tutoring at the National Easter Viol School, held in the beautiful tranquil surroundings of the School of Music, University of Queensland. Participants of all ages, from as far afield as Adelaide … 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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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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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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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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Behind the scenes – do you really want to know?

Posted on April 30, 2012 by margare1

The trend these days with social media and arts promotion is all about giving your potential audience a glimpse of what goes on backstage and in the lead up to performances. Now I’m all for letting people see that musicians … Continue reading →

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Ad Hoc Baroque Feb 26

Posted on February 12, 2012 by margare1

Early Music Queensland’s Informal Concert last June attracted players of a wide assortment of instruments – cornetto, lutes, viols, baroque flute & violin, and harpsichord, as well as all sizes of recorders. Several people suggested that it would be great … Continue reading →

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