Media Release: Van Diemen's Band's Popular Lunchbox Concert Series Returns to Launceston this November

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Media Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

19 August, 2024

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

Van Diemen's Band's Popular Lunchbox Concert Series Returns to Launceston this November

Bite-sized concerts for the price of a sandwich

LAUNCESTON, TAS - Van Diemen's Band (VDB), in partnership with Theatre North, is thrilled to announce the return of their hugely popular Lunchbox Concert Series to Launceston this November. This series offers music lovers the opportunity to enjoy world-class performances during their lunch break for just $10 when pre-booked.

Curated by VDB's Artistic Director, Julia Fredersdorff, the Lunchbox Concerts go "beyond the Band" to showcase a rich variety of artists, genres, and styles. The series invites audiences to enjoy a tempting menu of diverse short-form concerts featuring some of Tasmania's finest musical talent alongside interstate and international guests.

"We're absolutely delighted to bring the Lunchbox Concerts back to Launceston after such a successful first season," says Fredersdorff. "The response from the Launceston community was overwhelmingly positive, and it's clear there's a real appetite for accessible, high-quality musical experiences in the city. This year, we're building on that enthusiasm with an even more diverse and exciting programme."

The November series features four exceptional concerts:

  1. Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch (harpsichord, organ | France) Wednesday 6 November, 1:05 PM at HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Two of France's leading historical keyboard players perform 17th Century gems on VDB's Kirschner chamber organ and Titus Crijnen harpsichord.

  2. Alexey Yemtsov (piano | Ukraine / Australia) Wednesday 13 November, 1:05 PM at PRINCESS THEATRE Ukraine-born, Tasmania-based pianist Alexey Yemtsov performs works by Chopin, Scriabin, and Schubert.

  3. Maria Cleary (harp | Ireland) & Julia Fredersdorff (Baroque violin | Tasmania) Wednesday 20 November, 1:05 PM at PRINCESS THEATRE An international collaboration featuring VDB's new Zampieri triple harp.

  4. Compass Brass (Tasmania) Wednesday 27 November, 1:05 PM at PRINCESS THEATRE A rousing brass quintet programme featuring works by Bach, Rossini, Gershwin, and more.

*PLEASE NOTE: Concert 1, Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch, will be held at  HOLY TRINITY CHURCH 

Each Lunchbox Concert is a 45-minute performance with no interval, designed to fit comfortably within a lunch break. Tickets are priced at $10 for pre-bookings and $15 for door sales, with free entry for Companion Card holders.

One audience member enthused, "I can't believe I can fit a world-class experience like this into the middle of my day for $10. It's wild. A transporting, beautiful interlude which takes me out of the noise and into the music. Thank you."

For more information and to book tickets, visit: https://theatrenorth.com.au/lunchbox-concerts-summer-24

About Van Diemen's Band

Based in Tasmania, Van Diemen's Band is Australia's Baroque supergroup, breathing new life into historically informed performance. Founded in 2016 by violinist Julia Fredersdorff, VDB comprises some of the country's most highly respected early music specialists.

Press Information

Media are invited to review the concerts. For more information, images, or to arrange interviews:

Media Contact: Samuel Cairnduff 

RESONATE Communications 

samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com  | 0401 396 755


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