Event
Nancy Weir Centenary Celebration
- Date: Monday, 13 July 2015, 6.30 pm
- Venue: Ian Hanger Recital Hall — Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, 16 Russell St, South Brisbane, QLD
- Tickets: Adults: $25 | Children: $14.50 | Concession: $14.50 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on 136246
Event Details
One of the most gifted prodigies Australia ever produced, Nancy Weir went on to become one of this country’s most distinguished concert and recording artists and an outstanding pedagogue. Join some of her former pupils and colleagues – including Gerry Connolly, Christopher Wrench, Norma Marschke, Kevin Power, Robert Keane and an orchestra conducted by John Curro – in an entertaining evening of fun, fine music and nostalgic recollections of this great performer and personality. The programme includes: Bach Prelude and Fugue in B flat minor Schumann Eusebius Chopin Waltz in C sharp minor Op.64 No.2 Bach Concerto for four pianos and orchestra BWV.1065 Robert Keane Fantasy for Two Pianos ‘In Memoriam Nancy Weir’
Featured non-Australian music: Bach, Schumann, Chopin
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (07) 3735 6241 or by email to concerts@griffith.edu.au
Featured Australian Works
Fantasy for two pianos 'In memoriam Nancy Weir' (duos: 2 pianos) (2015) by Robert Keane — World premiere |
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