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Award-winning pianist, composer and improviser Andrea Keller brings her distinctive musical voice to the NECOM. Widely regarded as one of Australia's most original and influential jazz artists, Keller's performances blend composition, improvisation and storytelling in a way that is both captivating and deeply expressive. Join us for an intimate evening of contemporary jazz and creative music from one of the country's leading musicians.
New England Wind Ensemble (NEWE) is performing the classic Peter and Wolf story with music. Conducted by Paul Marshall and narrated by Louisa Sindel-Marshall, this delightful performance is suitable for young children and adults alike. Composed by Russian Sergei Prokofiev, we hear the tale of young Peter who strays from his garden ignoring his Grandfather’s orders, and meets a variety of animals including the dreaded wolf. Each animal is represented by an instrument in the group. There will be an […]
Internationally acclaimed guitar duo the Grigoryan Brothers return with Amistad — a heartfelt celebration of friendship, collaboration and musical connection. Featuring works written by composers and collaborators from around the world, Amistad showcases the extraordinary artistry, emotional depth and musical telepathy that have made Slava and Leonard Grigoryan two of Australia’s most respected classical musicians. Released on Decca, Amistad includes music by celebrated composers including Leo Brouwer, Ralph Towner, Dominic Miller, Luke Howard and Nat Bartsch, alongside favourites from the […]
Morning (from 9.30am): ATC - Primary Ensembles
Major item in red Morning (from 9.30am) and afternoon (from 1.00pm): Popular, Jazz and Folk Ensembles Morning (from 9.30am) and afternoon (from 1.00pm): Class Ensembles - Years 7-12 Evening (from 6.00pm): Band Night
Major items in red Sunday, 31 May to Monday, 1 June, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.00pm), evening (from 6.30pm): Woodwind and Brass Sunday, 31 May, evening (from 6.30pm) - Championships
Timetable: Venues: ATC (Auditorium, 2nd Floor, Armidale Teachers' College, cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets), Lazenby Hall (University of New England) - Major items in red Wednesday, 13 May, commencing 6.00pm: ATC and G31 - Music Composition Presentation & Workshop Friday, 15 May to Saturday, 16 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm): ATC - Keyboard Sunday, 17 May to Tuesday, 19 May, morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm), evening (from 6.30pm): ATC – Speech and Drama Tuesday, 19 May, afternoon […]
Morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm): Vocal
This is truly the best of the best of the Eisteddfod with $1000 prize money up for grabs.
From 12.30pm; Choirs and Small Country Schools
Timetable: Tuesday, 19 May, afternoon (from 1.00pm): ATC - Speech and Drama
Morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm), evening (from 6.30pm): Speech and Drama
Morning (from 9.00am), afternoon (from 1.30pm) and evening (from 7.00pm): Keyboard
Armidale’s Eisteddfod is an important cultural event in the New England calendar that continues a wonderful cultural tradition established in Wales over 900 years ago. Welsh Eisteddfods were festivals celebrating the performance of literature and music, and this concept holds true to this day. Down the centuries, Eisteddfods have evolved to reflect changing societies, but they remain an enduring part of Australia’s cultural heritage as important training grounds for emerging entertainers – our musicians, dancers and actors. Timetable: Venues: ATC […]
The art form of dance permeates music of the Baroque era. Early music specialists Jane Downer (baroque oboe/oboe d’amore), Margaret Caley (baroque violin) and Camilla Tafra (baroque cello) perform selections from JS Bach’s iconic suites and partitas for solo instruments, alongside Bach’s Trio Pastorale & Organ Trio BWV 529. Ticket also available at door.
