GCCO presents FRENCH CONNECTION (SOLD OUT)
About
An evocative journey of musical connections unfolds in this intimate chamber concert, bringing together harp, violin, and cello in a program rich with lyricism, colour, and cross-cultural influence.From the beloved Intermezzo of Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana to the soulful elegance of Mikhail Glinka’s Drei russische Lieder, the program traces a fascinating thread between Russian and French musical worlds. Charles Gounod’s timeless Ave Maria (after Johann Sebastian Bach) offers a moment of serene reflection before the shimmering colours of Camille Saint-Saëns’ Fantaisie for violin and harp.
A highlight of the program is the virtuosic and expressive Duo by Maurice Ravel, a work shaped by the very Russian influences that inspired him. The concert closes with the exquisite Cantique by Nadia Boulanger, bringing a luminous, intimate conclusion.
Performed by three outstanding artists - Emily Granger (harp), Margaret Blades (violin), and Karol Kowalik (cello) - this program celebrates not only beautiful repertoire but the artistic connections that transcend borders and generations.
Date
Sunday 5 July 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Abedian School of Architecture - Bond University
14 University Drive, Bond University, Robina, Robina QLD 4226