Music as Play: Toy Instruments on the Concert Stage

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Italian toy piano and toy instrument specialist Antonietta Loffredo will perform a variety of contemporary and classical works by Australian and International composers in this one-of-a-kind recital dedicated to musical toys. Using a collection of toy pianos, bells, rain sticks, and even a wooden spoon, Antonietta will present an exciting and experimental evening of music to showcase the range and depth of these unconventional instruments.Antonietta will be joined by special local guests, Diana Blom, Alana Blackburn, and Paul Smith, and the evening will culminate in the rarely performed Toy Symphony written by Josef Haydn in the second half of the 18th century.
The concert will feature works by Diana Blom, Paul Smith, Gian Paolo Luppi, Michael Hannan, and Stephen Montague.
Date
Tuesday 19 August 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+10)Location
The Armidale Playhouse
309 Beardy St, Armidale NSW 2350