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Bangalow Music Festival 2006
In 2006 the renowned Bangalow Music Festival celebrates its 5th Birthday!
Welcoming back much-loved musicians from past festivals the Southern Cross Soloists will be joined by the Tel-Aviv Trio, Tankstream Quartet and Genevieve Lacey, amongst others.
Join us to mark this momentous occasion from August 18-20 2006.
Download/view our 2006 brochure here.
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An enchanting weekend of music in an intimate setting
The Bangalow Music Festival is a world-class event showcasing a vibrant cross-section of musical styles, in the beautiful setting of the town of Bangalow.
Left: Georgia Hawes, Margaret Schindler and Kate Miller-Heidke in the finale concert.
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In 2005, the Southern Cross Soloists will present the 4th annual Bangalow Music Festival at the historical A & I Hall in the beautiful heritage town of Bangalow, Northern New South Wales.
Click here to download the 2005 brochure, including programs and booking information.
The award-winning Bangalow Music Festival has been the most spectacular development of the Southern Cross Soloists in recent years. In the last three years, the Festival has grown to be regarded as one of the country’s finest music festivals.
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In 2004 the most well-known Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe along with Gerard Brophy and Brett Dean participated.
Legendary Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe described the festival as, “the most exciting festival, outside a capital city, that I have ever attended”.
Right: Peter Sculthorpe graciously accepts applause.
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Nine outstanding chamber music recitals, beginning on the Friday night and culminating in a spectacular finale on the Sunday afternoon. |
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A community concert. |
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An educational children’s concert featuring leading musicians from both Australia and overseas. |
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A chance to meet and talk to the artists. |
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An opportunity to hear the beautiful Stuart piano.
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The program is rich in collaboration between professional chamber ensembles, emerging young artists and world-class soloists.
Left: Georgia Hawes and Gregory Massingham Duet in Finale concert.
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The Festival has included visitors from Israel, England and Germany. They have been part of a magical weekend, full of warmth and a very personal touch. Over the three years artists have included: Ilya Knovalov (Concertmaster of the Israel Philharmonic), The Tankstream Quartet, Tel-Aviv Trio, Marshall Maguire, Slava Grigoryan, and of course members of the Southern Cross Soloists.
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The Bangalow Festival has a special feel to it, and treats the intimate audience to a veritable feast for the senses. (seating limited to 300).
Click below to view the BMF programs since its inception:
2004 Festival brochure
2003 Festival brochure
2002 Festival brochure
Right: Acacia Wind Quintet and narrator (and festival Artistic Director) Paul Dean at the schools concert.
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Registration
Click here to download the 2005 brochure, including programs and booking information.
For further information please contact Sara Bannon at manager@southernxsoloists.com or phone on 07 3366 0827.
To add your name to our Bangalow Music Festival mailing list, please email Sara Bannon at manager@southernxsoloists.com or phone 07 3366 0827.
Left: Kevin Power The Queensland Choir in Finale concert at St Kevins.
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About Bangalow
Bangalow is surrounded by rolling green hills, just ten minutes from Byron Bay and an hour from the Gold Coast. Bangalow is a carefully preserved federation village with lots to see and do, as well as first class accommodation, restaurants, cafes and galleries. It’s a perfect location for a weekend music festival.
Right: Percussionist Alison Eddington Match Percussion Duo.
Below: Percussionist Daryl Pratt, Match Percussion Duo.
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What people say about the Bangalow
Music Festival
“The Festival also provides a unique opportunity to listen to the musicians talk about their music. We particularly enjoy this interaction between the artists and the audience. You get such an insight and understanding of what the artists are aiming to do and how the composers, musicians and singers interpret their music. All of that having been said, Bangalow is a beautiful venue to spend a relaxing weekend away from it all, immersed in beautiful music.”
“The Bangalow Festival is an opportunity to spend a weekend listening not only to the beautiful music played by very talented artists, but also to listen to different music which may be outside that which we would ordinarily buy or go to or listen to.”
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“We continue to attend because we have established some great friendships out of the weekend. It’s a chance also to mix with the musicians in an informal environment. At the end of the weekend we really feel like we have been a part of something special.”
Right: Wayne Stuart and Stephen Emmerson show admirers the magnificent Stuart piano.
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“We love the beautiful and friendly town of Bangalow, and the weather at that time of year is wonderful. We love the warm and cosy ambience of the A&I Hall, the fantastic music and the camaraderie among the players and guest artists, who are always first rate! And we feel close to the players, not only physically, but emotionally as well. As you can see, we love the Bangalow Music Festival and are telling all our friends about it!”
Left: Children meet oboist Shefali Pryor after educational schools concert.
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Left: Children meet musicians after educational schools concert.
Right: Peter Luff taking a bow. |
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Bangalow sponsors
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