Riches & Wood: Violin & Guitar in historic Cleveland Chapel
Collaborating for more than a decade, Josie and David continue their tour of unique and historic churches and halls in Tasmania - the acoustics and aesthetics of these settings adding another dimension to beautiful and exciting music for violin and classical guitar.
Tickets $20
Location
If you have ever travelled between Launceston and Hobart then you would have passed by the Cleveland Union Chapel, built in 1852. In a field by itself, accompanied only by its graveyard, it originally served the 'ministers of all evangelical denominations' of Van Diemens Land. Cleveland was a coach stop on the Great North Road, near an area renowned for bushrangers, and the graveyard contains many interesting old headstones.
The simple brick and timber interior of the church provides an amazingly reverberant space for violin and guitar music.
This church is rarely inhabited, and the history and rustic nature of the building form part of its appeal. As such there are no facilities, power or roads at the site, therefore it is important to read the...
SPECIAL NOTES FOR THIS EVENT
- Parking for this event is on private land. Access is not on a formed road and directions to the property will be provided on booking.
- Toilet facilities are located 250 metres away from the church, on private property. It is possible to walk, or drive if necessary.
- If you fancy, you might like to bring a cushion to go between you and the pew.
Cleveland Union Chapel
Cleveland Tasmania 7211



