With love, Amadeus: Private letters for Mozart lovers
With love, Amadeus, Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival. Shines the spotlight on one of classical music’s enduring heroes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in this special performance coming to The Events Centre, Caloundra on Saturday 8 June.
Australian theatre legend John Bell AO OBE traces the life and career of Mozart, reading extensively from his private letters along with comments by some of his contemporaries.
Extraordinary concert pianist Simon Tedeschi performs a soundtrack to the young composer’s life.
Experience a range of Mozart’s exhilarating music for piano, including some of his best-loved works such as his Fantasia in D minor (K.397), Twinkle Twinkle variations, and his Rondo Alla Turca (Turkish march).
Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival
John Bell AO OBE is one of Australia’s most acclaimed actors and directors, founder of the Bell Shakespeare Company, and has achieved several honours including numerous Helpmann Awards and Sydney Theatre Awards and nominations plus a number of prestigious Lifetime Achievement awards, including a National Trust Living National Treasure award.
Simon Tedeschi is one of Australia’s most renowned classical pianists, recipient of the Young Performer of the Year Award and a Centenary Medal (Australia), the Creativity Foundation’s Legacy Award (USA) and a first prize in the Royal Overseas League Competition (UK). Remarkably versatile across genres, Simon performs as soloist with major orchestras, from Sydney Opera House children’s theatre to shows with John Bell, from regional towns and conservatoriums to Abu Dhabi, Shanghai and New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Venue: The Events Centre, Caloundra
Date & Time: Saturday 8 June at 7pm
Tickets: From $55
Bookings: Call 07 5491 4240 or visit www.theeventscentre.com.au