Dmitri Shostakovich was a much persecuted composer in his home country – Russia. Stalin directed this persecution and despite the enormous pressures applied to Shostakovich, to come in line with the party politick, he wrote music of incredible power and emotion. Festive Overture written in 1947 to mark the 30th anniversary of the October Revolution will … Continued
Conductor: Stephen Carpenter Guest Conductor: Andrew Stokes Guest Organ Soloist: Rowan Kidd Stephen Melillo is to wind band music what Beethoven was to the symphony orchestra, and he follows a Beethovenesque design of increasing the musical tension almost to the breaking point, receding, and then reaching again. It is superlative musical craftsmanship and inspiring to … Continued
Pre-Concert Performance with Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra “Harmoniemusik for Wind Band” Conductor: Stephen Carpenter The Wind Band or “Harmoniemusik”, in the context of the history of music, designates an ensemble of wind instruments employed by an aristocratic patron, particularly during the Classical era of the 18th century. The Harmonie would be employed for outdoor or recreational music, or … Continued
PLEASE NOTE: In light of the most recent guidelines from the Australian Government and from public health authorities in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic, this concert has unfortunately been cancelled. It might be reinstated if the situation changes: please check back later. The Heidelberg Wind Ensemble perform with their guests, the Monash University Philharmonic … Continued
Concert in conjunction with the Monash Symphonic Winds & Monash Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductors: Stephen Carpenter, Benedict Chui & Amanda Morrison Featuring the following works: “El Camino Real” by Reed; “Before the Sun” by Giroux with Violin Soloist: Maxwell Yong; “Equus” by Whitacre: Children’s March:“Over the Hills and Far Away” by Grainger.
Conductor: Stephen Carpenter Guest Soloist: Anthony Pope Anthony Pope joins the Heidelberg Wind Ensemble in the World Wind Band Première of Benedict Deane-Johns’ Concerto for Trumpet and Winds: written by the composer for Anthony. Growing up in a family of brass musicians, Anthony Pope showed early aptitude on the trumpet, winning numerous trumpet and cornet … Continued
Conductor: Stephen Carpenter Guest Trumpet Soloist: David Musk Guest Baritone Soloist: Kristian Gregory Featuring one World Première and two Australian Premières: “Through a Soldier’s Eyes” by Graham Lloyd; “Symphony No. 1” by Onsby Rose; and “Lamentations” A Tone Poem for Solo Trumpet and Wind Ensemble by Onsby Rose, with Trumpet soloist David Musk. Plus: Barber: “Commando March”; Faure: “Libera Me” from Requiem (Mass for … Continued
Pre-Concert Performance with Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra
Concert in conjunction with the Monash Symphonic Winds & Monash Philharmonic Orchestra
Maslanka’s music for winds has become especially well known. Among his more than 150 works are over 50 pieces for wind ensemble, including eight symphonies, seventeen concertos, a Mass, and many concert pieces. Two concertos for Saxophones will feature in this program. This concert is an Homage to David’s music, he passed away in August … Continued
Pre-Concert Performance with Heidelberg Symphony Orchestra
Guest Soloist: Sergei Golovko (Marimba)
Concert in conjunction with the Monash University Symphonic Winds & Monash University Philharmonic Orchestra. Concert includes: Jacob- Music for a Festival, De Meij – Klezmer Classics, Grainger -Handel in the Strand, Johnson – Sinfonietta for Wind Orchestra, Strauss – Blue Danube Waltz, Sullivan – Overture to the Mikado, Jacob – William Byrd Suite
We are so sorry we haven’t been able to offer our normal concert season and unfortunately still don’t know when we can resume our public performances.
In the meantime, we’ve posted some videos of past performances as well as a short perfomance by our clarinet trio.
CLICK HERE TO ENJOY!