Pianist Dr Edward Neeman (Juilliard School) teams up with Violinist, Dan Russell (Artistic Director, Phoenix Collective) for a recital from Ye Olde England. Calm, restful works evoking scenes of lush green pastures and mother England. Violin and piano sonatas by Delius and Elgar pave the way for one of the most exquisite works in the violin repertoire, The Lark Ascending by Ralph Vaughan Williams, a work based on English poet, George Meredith’s famous poem.

The Australian-American pianist Edward Neeman has performed across five continents. Critics have lauded him as a “true artist” with “an excellent technique” who “isn’t afraid to put a distinctive stamp on whatever he touches, without resorting to mannerism.” A top prizewinner of numerous international piano competitions, including first prize in the Joaquín Rodrigo Competition in Madrid, Dr Neeman has appeared as a soloist with the Prague Philharmonic, Sydney Symphony, Melbourne Symphony, Kentucky Symphony, Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, and the American West Symphony among others.

Ye Olde England – Phoenix Collective Program:
Sonata for Violin and Piano No.1, Frederick Delius
‘The Lark Ascending’, Ralph Vaughan Williams
– Interval –
‘Molly on the Shore’, Percy Grainger
Sonata for Violin and Piano, Edward Elgar

Where, When & Tickets:

Thursday 21st November, 7pm – 9pm
Larry Sitsky Recital Room, ANU School of Music
Building 100, William Herbert Pl. Canberra
Tickets: PCMUSIC.NET

Saturday 23rd November, 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Christ Church, 10 Walker Street, Lavender Bay, North Sydney
Tickets: PCMUSIC.NET

Sunday 24th November, 2.30 – 4.30pm
Greenway Chapel
460 Avoca Dr, Green Point. Central Coast.
Tickets: PCMUSIC.NET

Quotes:
Phoenix Collective
“They brought this music alive through a dynamic performance…Phoenix know the music they perform, and they do it well…The group gave it their all in an exciting and captivating style. The audience loved it and it showed the individual talents of the group.”
R. Kennedy, City News

‘I often feel that the English repertoire is somewhat overlooked in classical music and unfairly so. It’s lyrically beautiful while on the other hand complex. I’m excited to present this balanced program of English masters.’
Dan Russell, AD & Violinist, Phoenix Collective

…Russell achieves an exquisite translucence in his violin’s upper register…
John Shand, Limelight Magazine