Brunswick Beethoven Festival
15th festival
We are delighted to bring you the 15th Brunswick Beethoven Festival in February 2023.
Enjoy internationally and nationally acclaimed performers of the finest classical chamber in Brunswick, inner north of Melbourne.
Listen to exceptional artists playing the great classical composers – Beethoven, Brahms, Bach, Mozart, Handel, Chopin, Debussy, and more.
The festival runs in two parts, 1 to 4 Feb and 14 to 18 Feb 2023.
Seraphim Trio (pictured) perform part of Concert 4 of the Brunswick Beethoven Festival
2023 Program
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8pm Tuesday 14 Feb 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Rosemary Hodgson presents Walsingham
Walsingham is an intricately constructed musical journey, exploring themes of mysticism and person pilgrimage.
Inspired by the famous Elizabethan Ballad, works by John Dowland, Alfonso Ferrabosco, John Johnson, Edward Collard, John Marchant, Francis Cutting, George Huwitt and Anthony Holborne form a grand rondo played by Australia’s preeminent lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson.
Program:
Rosemary Hodgson – lute
Walsingham – Anon
The Voice – William Byrd
Anthony Pavyn – Anthony de Countie
Walsingham – Francis Cutting
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Galliard – Francis Cutting
Walsingham – John Johnson
Pavan – Edward Collard
The Maye Galliard – Edward Collard
As I went to Walsingham – Edward Collard
As it fell on a Holly Eve – Anthony Holborne
Walsingham – Anthony Holborne
Fantasie – Alfonso Ferrabosco
Walsingham – John Marchant
Walsingham – John Dowland
Artist Biography:
Australian lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson maintains a vibrant career as soloist and chamber musician. Known for her remarkable sensitivity and technique, she has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings of captivating subtlety.
8pm Wednesday 15 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Invictus String Quartet
Invictus Quartet is a group of four young women who are passionate about connecting with people through music of all genres.
Their goal is to blur the lines between different styles and redefine what classical instruments can do (did someone say rap on violin?). When Invictus are not on stage, you
can find them brainstorming their next classical/pop mashup, making videos and going on food adventures!
Program:
Works by Joseph Haydn String Quartet Op. 77 No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18 No. 4
8pm-10pm Thursday 16 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Stefan Cassomenos works by Alkan and Beethoven Transcription by Liszt
Program:
ALKAN Symphony for Solo Piano
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 9, arr. Liszt
Stefan Cassomenos, piano
8pm Friday 17 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Elyane Laussade, Luke Severn and Louise Turnbull
Works by Ravel – Tzigane, Bruch – Kol Nidre, Verdi/Liszt – Rigoletto Fantasy and Beethoven Piano Trio in D major The Ghost.
Program:
Ravel Tzigane
Bruch Kol Nidrei
Verdi/Liszt Rigoletto Paraphrase
Beethoven ‘Ghost’ Trio Opus 70 No. 1 in D Major
8pm Saturday 18 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Sergio de Pieri OAM works by Satie and Chopin
8pm Wednesday 1 February 2023
Bar is open from 7pm
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick
Stefan Cassomenos and Monica Curro with works by Beethoven
Event complete.
Program:
BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No 3 in E-flat major
FINZI Elegy Op 22
SCHUMANN Violin Sonata No 3 in A minor
Monica Curro, violin
Stefan Cassomenos, piano
8pm Thursday 2 February 2023
Bar is open from 7pm
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick
Firebird Trio works by Beethoven, Haydn, Piazzolla and Gershwin
Event complete
Program:
Arcangelo CORELLI (arr. Benjamin MARTIN) Sonate de chiesa Op. 3 Nos 3 & 9
George GERSHWIN Summertime
Astor PIAZZOLLA Verano porteño from Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in Eb major Op 70 No 2
8pm Friday 3 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Joe Chindamo
Based around Ode to Joy Beethoven, Brahms and Bernstein.
8pm Tuesday 14 Feb 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Rosemary Hodgson presents Walsingham
Walsingham is an intricately constructed musical journey, exploring themes of mysticism and person pilgrimage.
Inspired by the famous Elizabethan Ballad, works by John Dowland, Alfonso Ferrabosco, John Johnson, Edward Collard, John Marchant, Francis Cutting, George Huwitt and Anthony Holborne form a grand rondo played by Australia’s preeminent lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson.
Program:
Rosemary Hodgson – lute
Walsingham – Anon
The Voice – William Byrd
Anthony Pavyn – Anthony de Countie
Walsingham – Francis Cutting
Sir Walter Raleigh’s Galliard – Francis Cutting
Walsingham – John Johnson
Pavan – Edward Collard
The Maye Galliard – Edward Collard
As I went to Walsingham – Edward Collard
As it fell on a Holly Eve – Anthony Holborne
Walsingham – Anthony Holborne
Fantasie – Alfonso Ferrabosco
Walsingham – John Marchant
Walsingham – John Dowland
Artist Biography:
Australian lutenist, Rosemary Hodgson maintains a vibrant career as soloist and chamber musician. Known for her remarkable sensitivity and technique, she has established an international reputation for outstanding concert presentations and solo lute recordings of captivating subtlety.
8pm Wednesday 15 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Invictus String Quartet
Invictus Quartet is a group of four young women who are passionate about connecting with people through music of all genres.
Their goal is to blur the lines between different styles and redefine what classical instruments can do (did someone say rap on violin?). When Invictus are not on stage, you
can find them brainstorming their next classical/pop mashup, making videos and going on food adventures!
Program:
Works by Joseph Haydn String Quartet Op. 77 No. 1
Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18 No. 4
8pm-10pm Thursday 16 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Stefan Cassomenos works by Alkan and Beethoven Transcription by Liszt
Program:
ALKAN Symphony for Solo Piano
BEETHOVEN Symphony No 9, arr. Liszt
Stefan Cassomenos, piano
8pm Friday 17 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Elyane Laussade, Luke Severn and Louise Turnbull
Works by Ravel – Tzigane, Bruch – Kol Nidre, Verdi/Liszt – Rigoletto Fantasy and Beethoven Piano Trio in D major The Ghost.
Program:
Ravel Tzigane
Bruch Kol Nidrei
Verdi/Liszt Rigoletto Paraphrase
Beethoven ‘Ghost’ Trio Opus 70 No. 1 in D Major
8pm Saturday 18 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Sergio de Pieri OAM works by Satie and Chopin
Past events
8pm Wednesday 1 February 2023
Bar is open from 7pm
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick
Stefan Cassomenos and Monica Curro with works by Beethoven
Program:
BEETHOVEN Violin Sonata No 3 in E-flat major
FINZI Elegy Op 22
SCHUMANN Violin Sonata No 3 in A minor
Monica Curro, violin
Stefan Cassomenos, piano
8pm Thursday 2 February 2023
Bar is open from 7pm
Tempo Rubato 34 Breese Street, Brunswick
Firebird Trio works by Beethoven, Haydn, Piazzolla and Gershwin
Program:
Arcangelo CORELLI (arr. Benjamin MARTIN) Sonate de chiesa Op. 3 Nos 3 & 9
George GERSHWIN Summertime
Astor PIAZZOLLA Verano porteño from Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
Ludwig van BEETHOVEN Piano Trio in Eb major Op 70 No 2
8pm Friday 3 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Joe Chindamo
Based around Ode to Joy Beethoven, Brahms and Bernstein.
8pm Saturday 4 February 2023
Brunswick Uniting Church 212 Sydney Rd Brunswick
Seraphim Trio works by Mozart, Clara Schumann and Beethoven
Program:
Brunswick Beethoven Festival
welcomes everyone
Brunswick Beethoven Festival is held in the City of Merri-bek (formerly Moreland).
In the inner north of Melbourne, the festival aims to provide audiences of all ages and backgrounds with an opportunity to enjoy classical music and contemporary for a night to remember.
This year, after returning from several years of postponements, we are looking forward to bringing international and local acclaimed talents.
Ticket prices are designed to be affordable:
- Students $20
- Concession $25
- General $35
Purchase our 2023 Festival Pass
You can also purchase a full festival pass for $250 to attend as many concerts as you wish. Or a half pass for 4 concerts at $125. This can be purchased on any of the concert pages.
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