Saturday 21 June. WAGNER AND BRAHMS, a lecture and recital by Professor Stephen Emmerson and Warwick Adeney former Concert Master of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra. At Radio 4MBS Classic FM, 384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane, 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
This presentation will focus on the complementary relationship between the two dominant figures of German music in the second half of the 19th century, and it will be in two parts. Firstly, Stephen Emmerson will speak about the personal relationship between the composers, as well as their distinct musical priorities. Then there’ll be a 45-minute recital, including of Brahms’ Sonata for piano and violin in A Major (Op. 100) (often subtitled “Meistersinger”) and a new suite of excerpts from Die Walküre arranged for violin/viola and piano. $15 for members and $20 for guests. Please transfer payment to Bank of Queensland BSB 124 021; Account No. 2261 2919. Ref. (surname) June. And please email the Secretary, Alpha Yap, at alphayap60@gmail.com to advise of your attendance, and provide the names of your guests.
Saturday 19 July. Emeritus Professor Peter Roennfeldt on THE WAGNER-SCHUMANN CONNECTION. Professor Roennfeldt is a former Director of the Queensland Conservatorium (2002-09) where he lectured from the mid-1980s until 2017. At Radio 4MBS Classic FM, 384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane. 3:00pm to 5:00pm. $15 for members and $20 for guests. Please transfer payment to Bank of Queensland BSB 124 021; Account No. 2261 2919. Ref. (surname) July. And please email the Secretary, Alpha Yap, at alphayap60@gmail.com to advise of your attendance, and provide the names of your guests.
Saturday 16 August. TO BE ADVISED.
Saturday 20 September. CINEMA EVENT AND RECEPTION to be held in the Elizabeth Picture Theatre, 175 Elizabeth St. Brisbane City, commencing at 3pm. LOHENGRIN ACT I will be shown in a private screening, preceded by an introductory talk by Peter Bassett. Afterwards, a ‘Prosecco and Cake’ reception in the adjoining lounge. Further details to follow.
Lohengrin, sculpture by Caspar David Zumbusch. Bayreuth, Richard-Wagner-Museum
Saturday 18 October. Professor Alpha Yap on LEITMOTIV IN WAGNER. At Radio 4MBS Classic FM, 384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane. 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Saturday 29 November. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING plus presentation (TBA). At Radio 4MBS Classic FM, 384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo, Brisbane. 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
CHRISTMAS FUNCTION. Date and details to follow.
The Performance Studio of 4MBS Classic FM, 384 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo.
Radio 4MBS Classic FM offers free parking, accessible via a driveway on the left side of the premises (look for the sign) and, with limited spaces, via the main driveway to the right. There are ample free parking spaces available in the neighbouring streets, within easy walking distance.