The Sunrise

The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra brings ‘The Sunrise’ concert series to the heritage-listed Old Museum on August 29, 2024.

This concert series of luminous chamber music features shimmering quartets of historical clarinet and strings, showcasing five of Australia’s most brilliant musicians, including The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra co-artistic directors and long-time musical friends Rachael Beesley (violin) and Nicole van Bruggen (clarinet).

The dynamic duo will be joined by Alison Rayner (violin), Stephen King (viola) and Natasha Kraemer (cello) – all nationally and internationally acclaimed experts in historically informed performance.

These talented musicians will perform beloved works along with new works, including the buoyant Mozart K.157, the melancholy Cavatina from Beethoven’s Op.130, and a turbulent Finnish landscape by the little-known Bernhard Crusell.

At the pinnacle is Haydn’s ‘Sunrise’ quartet in a sparkling 18th-century clarinet arrangement by Vincenzo Gambaro, an Italian clarinettist and entrepreneur who arranged pieces by his friends Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart to highlight the clarinet’s lush tones.

Tickets are on sale now for the Old Museum concert in Brisbane, as well as regional Queensland concerts including Caloundra, Noosa, Maryborough and Bundaberg from 29 August – 5 September.

Nice to know - Education and community engagement is also a big part of the tour, with free Talk & Tea conversation sessions before or after each concert.

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