MEDIA RELEASE: Paolo Pandolfo Brings the Viola da Gamba to Life in Landmark March Tasmanian Performances
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February 17, 2025
Paolo Pandolfo Brings the Viola da Gamba to Life in Landmark March Tasmanian Performances
Van Diemen’s Band proudly presents internationally acclaimed viola da gamba virtuoso Paolo Pandolfo, one of the foremost interpreters of early music, in his lutruwita/Tasmanian debut. Renowned as the "Yo-Yo Ma of the viola da gamba", Pandolfo’s masterful performances seamlessly blend historical authenticity with fresh, imaginative interpretations. This exclusive Australian appearance features two distinct programs, offering audiences an unparalleled opportunity to witness Pandolfo’s artistry in both an intimate solo recital and a monumental complete performance of J.S. Bach’s Six Cello Suites.
Adieu Sweet Love – Launceston Premiere
Pandolfo brings to life the instrument’s golden age with a breathtaking solo recital at Holy Trinity Launceston. Featuring the elegance of de Machy’s French suite, the bold experimentalism of Tobias Hume’s The First Part of Ayres, and his own arrangement of Bach’s First Cello Suite, this intimate program showcases the depth and versatility of the historic instrument in the hands of a master.
Date & Venue:
Holy Trinity Launceston – 34 Cameron St, Launceston TAS 7250
Friday 7 March | 6.00pm
Tickets:
Premium Seating LIMITED AVAILABILITY – $49.00
Premium Concession LIMITED AVAILABILITY – $45.00
Standard Seating – $45.00
Standard Concession – $39.00
$30 Under 30 – $30.00 (Limited availability)
Wheelchair / Limited Mobility – $39.00
Companion Card Holder – Free
Child (12 and under) – Free
Paolo Pandolfo: The Six Suites – Hobart Exclusive
Pandolfo continues his Australian tour with an exclusive two-part performance at Hobart Town Hall, where he will present the complete J.S. Bach Cello Suites, adapted for the viola da gamba. These works, which stand as pillars of Western classical music, take on new life under Pandolfo’s interpretation, blending historical authenticity with profound musical insight.
Concert Program:
Concert 1 | 2.00pm – Suites 1, 5, and 3
Concert 2 | 6.00pm – Suites 4, 2, and 6
Date & Venue:
Hobart Town Hall – 50 Macquarie Street, nipaluna/Hobart TAS 7000
Sunday 9 March
Tickets:
Single Concert – Premium SELLING FAST – $59.00
Single Concert – Premium Concession SELLING FAST – $55.00
Single Concert – Standard – $55.00
Single Concert – Standard Concession – $49.00
Concert 1 & 2 Package – Premium SELLING FAST – $110.00
Concerts 1 & 2 Package – Premium Concession SELLING FAST – $100.00
Concerts 1 & 2 Package – Standard – $100.00
Concerts 1 & 2 Package – Standard Concession – $90.00
$30 Under 30 – $30.00 (Limited availability)
Companion Card Holder – Free
Tickets available: https://www.vandiemensband.com.au/
About Paolo Pandolfo
A leading figure in the world of early music, Paolo Pandolfo has revolutionised the interpretation of the viola da gamba, merging historical performance with dynamic musical expression. After training with Jordi Savall at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, he gained international prominence as a member of Hespèrion XX. Since then, his career has encompassed celebrated solo performances, groundbreaking recordings, and an ongoing commitment to teaching and research.
His extensive discography includes definitive interpretations of Marais, Forqueray, St. Colombe, Abel, Bach, and Hume, while his adaptation of J.S. Bach’s Six Solo Suites remains a cornerstone of viola da gamba repertoire.
Critical Acclaim:
“One of the most brilliant and poetic of the instrument’s current exponents.” – Gramophone (UK)
“He creates the most beautiful gamba sound you've ever heard – a singing tone that never loses its line, even when decorated with an efflorescence of the most fantastic fingerings.” – The Boston Phoenix
“Pandolfo performs this most demanding music with the greatest aplomb [and] pure sound.” – The Strad
Watch Paolo Pandolfo perform Violatango: YouTube Link
Media Contact: Samuel Cairnduff
RESONATE Communications
samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com | 0401 396 755
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