Media Release: Arcangelo & Co Brings Baroque Brilliance to Northeast Tasmania

Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

28 July 2024

Media Contact: 

Samuel Cairnduff:  samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com | 0401 396 755

Arcangelo & Co Brings Baroque Brilliance to Northeast Tasmania

Northeast Tasmania - Arcangelo & Co, featuring a new generation of lutruwita/Tasmanian baroque players known as VDB Fellows, is set to enchant audiences in Northeast Tasmania with two exclusive performances this August. 

These concerts, scheduled for Saturday, 10 August at 6:00 PM at the Scottsdale Mechanic's Institute and Sunday, 11 August at 2:00 PM at the Portland Memorial Hall in St Helens, promise an unforgettable journey through the golden age of baroque music. The performances will showcase the talent and expertise of these emerging local period instrument specialists in intimate, historic venues.

Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff says, “We are thrilled to bring Arcangelo & Co to Northeast Tasmania. These performances in Scottsdale and St Helens offer a unique opportunity for audiences to experience the passion and virtuosity of baroque music in intimate, historic venues. Van Diemen's Band’s reputation for breathing new life into period performances aligns perfectly with our mission to make early music accessible and exciting for all. We can't wait to share this extraordinary musical journey with our Northern Tasmanian audience.”

These performances offer a rare opportunity for music lovers in Northeast Tasmania to experience world-class baroque music in intimate, historic settings. The programme will showcase Van Diemen's Band’s renowned expertise in historically informed performance, bringing to life the works of baroque masters with authenticity and passion.

Concert information 

The music of a pioneer, performed by a new generation of lutruwita/Tasmanian baroque musicians

At the beginning of the 18th Century, Italian violinist Arcangelo Corelli pioneered a revolutionary new ensemble form in Rome.

The 'concerto grosso' juxtaposes a large ensemble against a small group of soloists, highlighting the skills of the individual players and exploring the contrasting textures, sonorities and dramatic possibilities of the instrumental combinations.

Corelli’s new form inspired an entire generation of composers, who wrote literally thousands of concertos in the decades to follow.

The concerto grosso is the perfect way to showcase a new generation of lutruwita/Tasmanian baroque players, our VDB Fellows, in an exhilarating program of well-known favourites, including the "Christmas Concerto" by the great Arcangelo himself, plus long-lost gems from Evaristo Dall’Abaco and Francesco Geminiani.

About Van Diemen's Band

Founded in 2010, Van Diemen's Band has quickly established itself as one of the world's leading ensembles in historically informed performance. Under the direction of founder and artistic director Julia Fredersdorff, Van Diemen's Band has collaborated with many high-profile artists and received numerous prestigious awards for their recordings and performances.

Van Diemen's Band is known for its high-energy performances and innovative approach to baroque and early classical music. The ensemble has performed at major concert halls and festivals worldwide, consistently receiving critical acclaim for their fresh interpretations of familiar and lesser-known works alike.

About the Van Diemen's Band Fellowship Program:

Arcangelo & Co represents the culmination of Van Diemen's Band's Fellowship program, a cornerstone initiative in developing baroque music talent in lutruwita/Tasmania. Each year, VDB offers this free fellowship program for emerging and established artists who want to develop their skills in historically informed performance.

The VDB Fellowship program provides comprehensive professional training, including tutoring, mentorship, and professional performance pathways. Fellows have the unique opportunity to develop their skills and gain invaluable experience alongside leading Australian and international practitioners in early music.

Under the guidance of artistic director Julia Fredersdorff, these lutruwita/Tasmanian baroque players have honed their skills in historically informed performance techniques. The ensemble is known for its high-energy performances and innovative approach to baroque and early classical music, consistently receiving critical acclaim for their fresh interpretations of familiar and lesser-known works alike.

This tour to Northeast Tasmania represents a unique opportunity for local audiences to experience Van Diemen's Band’s artistry in an intimate setting, bringing the vibrancy and emotion of baroque music to life in a way few other ensembles can match.

If you are interested in learning more about the VDB Fellowships and potentially participating in future programs, please contact Van Diemen's Band.

For more information and to book tickets, visit here.

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LISTINGS INFORMATION

Arcangelo & Co - Northeast Tasmania Tour

Scottsdale

Saturday, 10 August 2024 - 6:00 PM 

Scottsdale Mechanic's Institute 

11 King St, Scottsdale TAS 7260

St Helens

Sunday, 11 August 2024 - 2:00 PM 

Portland Memorial Hall 

39 Cecilia St, St Helens TAS 7216

Ticket Information

• Full price: $45.00

• Concession: $38.00

• Under 30: $30.00

• Child (12 and under): $25.00

• Child (5 and under): Free

• Companion Card Holder: Free

Bookings

https://www.vandiemensband.com.au/whats-on/2024-performances/arcangelo-co-2024/

Media Contact

Samuel Cairnduff 

samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com

0401 396 755