The Yarra Trio’s 2008 Schedule

Last Updated: June 12 2008

Subscription Concert 1

sold out 

Monday, April 21 2008
fortyfive downstairs
7:15pm complimentary drinks in the art gallery
8:00pm recital at fortyfive downstairs
45 Flinders Lane
Melbourne

The Yarra Trio return to the modern surrounds of fortyfive downstairs to present their first subscription concert for 2008. Enjoy complimentary wine in the Art Gallery at fortyfive downstairs from 7:15 before entering the unique space of the concert venue. This concert features a world premiere by the Head of Composition at Melbourne University Stuart Greenbaum.

For tickets go to www.3mbsboxoffice.com

Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007) World Premiere
Antonin DVORAK - Trio in G minor no 2 op 26
Interval
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Felix MENDELSSOHN - Trio in D minor no 1 op 49

Music Lovers Society - The Yarra Trio perform Solo

Saturday, April 26
Ewing Memorial Uniting Church
Corner of Coppin Street and Burke Road
Malvern East (Melway 59G12)
8:00pm

The Yarra Trio will perform as soloists in this recital before coming together in the second half to perform the fabulous Mendelssohn Piano Trio. In addition, Chris is the 2007 H. A. Owen Award winner.

Bach - Suite III in C major BWV 1009

Schumann - Toccata in C major, Opus 7
Ravel - Ondine, from Gaspard de la Nuit
Messiaen - Regard de l’esprit de joie, from Vingt regards sur l’Enfant-Jésus
Verdi/Liszt - Concert Paraphrase for Piano, S.434, ‘Rigoletto’
Liszt - Transcendental Etude No 8, ‘Wild Jagd

Interval

R. Strauss: Sonata for Cello & Piano, Op. 6

David Popper – Collection
• Gnomentanz Op 50 No 2
• Andacht Op 50
• Tarrantella Op 33
• Hungarian Rhapsody Op 68

Regional Tour - Recitals, Master classes and “Proms for Preps”

Tuesday, April 29
Warrnambool - Recital

Johannes BRAHMS - Trio in B major op 8
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Interval
Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007)
Antonin DVORAK - Trio in G minor no 2 op 26

Wednesday, April 30
Warrnambool - Masterclass (Brauer College) + Proms for Preps

Thurday, 1 May
Cobden Primary School Proms for Preps

Friday, 2 May
Mildura Recital

Johannes BRAHMS - Trio in B major op 8
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Interval
Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007)
Antonin DVORAK- Trio in G minor no 2 op 26

Saturday, 3 May
Mildura Masterclass

Sunday, 4 May
Horsham - Recital + Masterclass
Wesley Performing Arts Centre
2.30 Recital
4.30 Masterclass

Johannes BRAHMS - Trio in B major op 8
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Interval
Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007)
Antonin DVORAK - Trio in G minor no 2 op 26

Monday, 5 May
Horsham - Proms for Preps (Horsham Primary)

Tuesday, 6 May
Deniliquin - Proms for Preps

Wednesday, 7 May
Deniliquin Recital

sold out

Johannes BRAHMS - Trio in B major op 8
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Interval
Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007)
Antonin DVORAK - Trio in G minor no 2 op 26

Thursday, 8 May
Deniliqiliun - Masterclass (am)
 

Friday, 9 May
Cootamundra - Recital

sold out

Johannes BRAHMS - Trio in B major op 8
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Interval
Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007)
Antonin DVORAK - Trio in G minor no 2 op 26

Saturday/Sunday 10 - 11 May
Young - Orchestral Worshop

Monday, 12 May
Cootamundra - Proms for Preps

Canberra Royal Children’s Hospital Gala

Saturday, May 13
Canberra

This is the first of a number of recitals to raise money nationally for HUSH - Music for sick kids in 2008.

Johannes BRAHMS - Trio in B major op 8
Franz SCHUBERT - Notturno in B minor op 99
Interval
Stuart GREENBAUM - 800 Million Heartbeats for piano trio (2007)
Antonin DVORAK - Trio in G minor no 2 op 26

End of Regional Tour

Royal Children’s Hospital Gala - Sydney

Wednesday, 25th June
Verbruggen Hall
Sydney University
7.15pm drinks
8.00pm Recital

Joseph HAYDN - Trio in E flat minor h XV no 31 “Jacob’s Dream”
Stefan CASSOMENOS - new work world premiere
Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY - Trio in A minor op 50

For tickets go to www.3mbsboxoffice.com

Melbourne Chamber Music Festival

Friday, June 27 - Sunday June 29
Melba Hall, Faculty of Music, The University of Melbourne
Royal Parade
Parkville

The Yarra Trio are thrilled to be working alongside a number of fellow chamber music groups in Melbourne to put on this stunning weekend of recitals. Schedule and programming pending.

Recital In the Yarra Valley

Saturday, 28th June
Montrose Town Centre
Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Montrose
8:00 pm recital
Tickets - $25 & $22 conc.
Bookings phone: 9761 9133

Joseph HAYDN - Trio in E flat minor h XV no 31 “Jacob’s Dream”
Stefan CASSOMENOS - new work
Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY - Trio in A minor op 50

Subscription Concert 2

Tuesday, July 8
Melba Hall, Faculty of Music, The University of Melbourne
7:15pm complimentary drinks
8:00pm recital
Royal Parade
Parkville

The Yarra Trio present their second subscription concert at Melba Hall. Enjoy complimentary wine in the Tallis Wing from 7:15 before entering a new look Melba Hall. This concert features a world premiere of a new piano trio by Stefan Cassomenos.

Joseph HAYDN - Trio in E flat minor h XV no 31 “Jacob’s Dream”
Stefan CASSOMENOS - new work world premiere
Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY - Trio in A minor op 50

For tickets go to www.3mbsboxoffice.com

London Study Period

August
The Yarra Trio will be studying in London individually and will receive tutoring as a group.

Casey Choir Gala Concert

September 20
Christ Church
6:00pm Recital
South Yarra
Tickets at the door $20/$15

The University of Melbourne Lunch Hour Concert Series - The Yarra Trio Composition Award Final

Monday, October 6
Melba Hall, Faculty of Music, The University of Melbourne
1:10pm Recital
Royal Parade
Parkville

The Yarra Trio and the University of Melbourne are hosting a national composition award in 2008. The four finalists’ pieces will be performed during this lunchtime recital. 3mbs radio station will record this recital and broadcast it on a delay.

Echuca Recital and Master class

October 6/October 7

Program Pending

Port Fairy Festival

October 11/October 12

Program including Brahms, Schubert and Tchaikovsky

Subscription Concert 3

Tuesday, October 21 2008
fortyfive downstairs
7:15pm complimentary drinks in the art gallery
8:00pm recital at fortyfive downstairs
45 Flinders Lane
Melbourne

The Yarra Trio return to the modern surrounds of fortyfive downstairs to present their final subscription concert for 2008. Enjoy complimentary wine in the Art Gallery at fortyfive downstairs from 7:15 before entering the unique space of the concert venue. This concert features a brand new work by the winner of The Yarra Trio and the University of Melbourne National Composition Award 2008 .

Dmitri SHOSTAKOVICH - Trio in E minor no 2 op 67
Wolfgang MOZART - Trio in E major k 542
Interval
First Prize - The Yarra Trio / University of Melbourne National Composition Award 2008
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN - Trio in D major op 70 no 1 “Ghost”

For tickets go to www.3mbsboxoffice.com

All dates are correct, to our knowledge, at time of last update.

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2008 Schedule

The Yarra Trio

A dynamic piano trio of young musicians is taking Australia by storm. The Yarra Trio consists of Jess Ipkendanz (violin), Chris Howlett (Cello) and Stefan Cassomenos (piano).

NEWS UPDATE:

Subscription Tickets now available please call M Tix for subscription packages or single tickets on 9685 5111 or for single concert tickets only visit www.m-tix.com.au

October 19 - Yarra Trio receives Arts Victoria Grant for Regional Touring in 2009

October 6 - Annie Hsieh winners The Yarra Trio composition award for 2008.

September 20 - 2009 Schedule Released

September 12 - The Yarra Trio wins University of Melbourne Knowledge Transfer Grant