Hamish Strathdee has performed to audiences across the globe as a soloist and as part of the Contra Guitar Duo, with highlights including; the Melbourne Guitar Festival and World Expo Dubai, as well as engagements at Hamburgische Staatsoper and the Darmstädter Gitarrentage and a number of international TV and radio appearances. Hamish has received numerous prizes in international competitions including: 2nd Prize in the London International Guitar Competition and 3rd Prize in both the Stuttgart and Aalborg International Guitar Competitions.
The recital opens with music of the Elizabethan Era, with a selection of three pieces by English lutenist John Dowland. His only Prelude P. 98 opens the set, followed by the iconic Lachrimae Pavan P.15 (Flow My Tears) and closing with the virtuosic 'tremolo' fantasy, A Fancy P. 73. Australian composer Olivia Bettina Davies’ 2020 work, In Flow, explores the combination of instrumental textures and timbres of harmonics and pitch bends presenting an immersive musical experience for the listener. 19th century Italian guitarist-composer, Mauro Giuliani was a well-regarded virtuoso in Viennese music circles and had close friendships with Beethoven and Rossini. Inspired by the music of his friend Rossini, Rossiniana no. 6 is a fantasy on some of Giuliani's favourite themes from his friend's operas and a dramatic and explosive finish to the first half.
Opening the second half of the program are two classical guitar favourites by Paraguyan guitarist-composer, Agustin Barrios; Julia Florida, a beautiful barcarolle and the virtuosic Vals op. 8 no. 4. Brisbane composer, Paul Ballam-Cross features with his meditative and intense yet calm, This Wide Quietness. Ballam-Cross writes that the calm intensity of the work is inspired by a trip to the Carnarvon Gorge and its Art Gallery and Cathedral Caves. Granados' Valses Poéticos closes the recital. Originally composed for piano this beautiful introduction and set of eight waltzes has been masterfully arranged by Canberran Minh Le Hoang.
Limited seating for 50 guests in a lovely home with a performance space and comfortable seating. The performance will begin at 6pm and will be followed by dinner and drinks (provided) and a chance to mingle.
Hosts Bill and Libby want to offer opportunities for Canberra audiences to share their passion for the classical guitar, its varied and interesting repertoire and for the very high level of talent present in the region.
Venue
17 Astelia Place
Rivett, ACT 2611
The residence is on a battle-axe block with limited parking. Guests are advised to park on Cedrela Place and enter via a footpath at the front of the house. (Map link).
Online bookings close pm 23 May to allow for set-up planning. The music starts promptly at 6pm; please plan accordingly.
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