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"A BREATH OF FRESH AYR"

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Presenter: Australian Festival of Chamber Music

When: Monday 2nd August 2010 - 6:30pm

Description:                  A Breath of Fresh Ayr

Brendan Joyce returns to Ayr when the Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) presents A Breath of Fresh Ayr at the Burdekin Theatre. 

Come and join the Australian String Quartet, Kristian Chong and Camerata of St John’s (led by Brendan Joyce) to celebrate the AFCM’s 20th anniversary. 

The AFCM Artistic Director Piers Lane has developed an entertaining evening which includes:

 

Schubert

Rondo in A, D.438 for Solo Violin and Strings

Brendan Joyce

Camerata of St John’s

 

Schumann

Piano Quintet in E flat Op.44

Australian String Quartet

Kristian Chong

 

Respighi

Ancient Airs and Dances Suite III

Camerata of St John’s

 

Elgar

Introduction and Allegro for String Quartet and String Orchestra

Australian String Quartet

Camerata of St Johns

The AFCM is an international chamber music festival held in Townsville each winter.  In 2010 the AFCM will celebrate its 20th anniversary from Friday 30th July to Saturday 7th August. 

Initiated through the vision and commitment of the former Vice Chancellor of James Cook University, today the AFCM has developed into one of the most successful regional classical music festivals in Australia.  Recently the AFCM won the National ABC Limelight Award for Best Event/Festival for 2009. 

For more information about the AFCM please visit the Festival website www.afcm.com.au or contact the Festival office on 07 4771 4144.

Duration: 2hrs

Venue: Burdekin Theatre

Tickets: Full - $50.00, Concession - $48.00, AFCM Member - $46.00, QAC Member - $48.00 & Friends of Theatre - $48.00