Music in the Hunter 2015
25th anniversary year
18-20 September 2015
Venue: Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
cnr Broke and McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin
Sponsored by Constable Estate Vineyards
Dene Olding
Dimity Hall
Due to a major redevelopment at First Creek
Winery this year’s festival is relocated to the
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens, cnr
Broke and McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin.
The resort is very comfortable with beautiful
surrounding gardens and function rooms
and located only a short distance from last
year’s venue. This year, all concerts will
be held in the Semillon Room, Mercure
Resort Hunter Valley Gardens.
Registration, Champagne Reception,
and all meals will be served at The Cellar
Restaurant Hunter Valley Gardens,
located close to the concert hall.
A number of onsite rooms can be booked at
the Mercure Resort. Due to limited capacity
at The Cellar Restaurant, slightly fewer
subscriptions will be available this year.
We look forward to seeing you at MITH
2015, our 25th anniversary year.
Supported by: Our piano partner, Theme & Variations Piano
Services, Accredited Steinway Service Centre of Australasia. Experts
in piano tuning, servicing, rebuilding, piano teaching and sales.
Irina Morozova
Julian Smiles
Fiona Campbell
Dear Music in the Hunter Subscribers,
Have the winter blues set in yet? As I look
outside and often see grey clouds, some
thoughts about music could lighten your
mood. Great music has a way of soothing
the soul, uplifting our spirits and imparting
a special joy. This experience is magnified
when we share the music with like-minded
people in beautiful surroundings.
I do hope you are all looking forward to
this year’s festival as much as the Goldners.
As always, we have had an exceedingly busy
schedule, and just completed our most
successful national tour for Musica Viva! The
quartet is in fine form in its 20th anniversary
year and as usual, we will perform some
masterworks for you at Music in the Hunter
2015. They will include the incomparable late
quartet Op 132 by Beethoven - our all-time
favourite by the great master.
Brilliant pianist, composer, and longtime colleague, Ian Munro, will make a
welcome return to our festival. Ian is a
remarkable performer who brings special
insights through his deep understanding of
musical structure, coupled with an intimate
Ian Munro
Ken Healey
knowledge of the compositional process. He
will be joining us in various works, including
Beethoven’s Ghost trio and Elgar’s superb piano
quintet.
Australia’s best-loved mezzo-soprano, Fiona
Campbell, will make her debut at Music in
the Hunter. Many of us have had the pleasure
of working with her in a variety of musical
styles, but the chamber repertoire is one of her
greatest loves. In addition to her wonderful
voice, she has a stage presence par excellence
and amazing versatility. We will hear her sing
Schubert Lieder, songs by Brahms, Dowland,
Purcell and others. Pre-concert speaker Ken
Healey returns to enlighten us about the music
in his inimitable fashion.
Please join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary
year. If you are inviting new subscribers, please
ensure they register as soon as possible. We can
promise a weekend of fine music and warm
companionship with our signature food and
wine to complete the experience.
See you at Music in the Hunter
September 18 – 20
Dene Olding
Venue: The C House, 205 Gillards Rd, Pokolbin
11am, Friday 18 September 2015
Art and Music
In addition to MITH 2015 there will be a talk by Dr John Barnes on Art and Music followed by lunch.
Dr Barnes is the director of Cessnock Regional Art Gallery and was former director of Newcastle Art Space.
His talk will encompass art, music and great composers.
Talk and lunch $100 per person. Please note venue differs for this event and numbers are strictly limited.
For bookings please add to the registration form below.
Dr John Barnes
Friday 18 September
[11:00am
Art and Music Talk & Lunch (Optional)]
7:30pm
Champagne Reception
8:30pm
Concert 1 followed by Supper
MITH Venue: Address:
Mercure Resort Hunter Valley Gardens
Cnr Broke and McDonalds Roads
Pokolbin NSW 2320
Saturday 19 September
10.15am
Pre-concert Talk
11:00am
Concert 2 followed by Lunch
3.30pm Wine tasting & garden tour at
Constable Estate
205 Gillards Road, Pokolbin.
6:15pm
Pre-concert Talk
7:00pm
Concert 3 followed by Black-Tie Dinner
Art & Music Venue: The C House, 205 Gillards Road, Pokolbin
Dates: 18-20 September 2015
Artists:
Goldner String Quartet:
Dene Olding, Dimity Hall,
Irina Morozova and Julian Smiles.
Guest Artists: Ian Munro (piano) and Fiona Campbell (mezzo-soprano).
Pre-Concert Speaker: Ken Healey
Sunday 20 September
10:45am
Pre-concert Talk
11:30am
Concert 4 followed by Lunch
Accommodation:
Registration, Champagne Reception, and all meals at The Cellar Restaurant
Hunter Valley Gardens, located close to the concert hall.
There are many places to stay nearby, including: Mercure Resort Hunter
Valley Gardens, Leisure Inn, Hermitage Lodge, Chateau Elan, Peppers Guest
House, Tower Estate, Villa Provence
MUSIC IN THE HUNTER REGISTRATION FORM
CONTACT DETAILS
NAMES OF GUESTS ATTENDING:
NAMES OF GUESTS REQUIRING A VEGETARIAN MEAL:
ADDRESS:
EMAIL:PHONE:
SELECT EVENT [PLEASE TICK]
NUMBER OF GUESTS
MUSIC IN THE HUNTER FESTIVAL [7:30PM, 18 SEPTEMBER TO 3PM, 20 SEPTEMBER]
COST
$800 PER PERSON
TOTAL
$
Includes meals, wine, concerts, pre-concert talks and
champagne reception (accommodation not included).
ART AND MUSIC [TALK & LUNCH] $100 PER PERSON
Includes talk and lunch.
[11AM, 18 SEPTEMBER 2015]
PAYMENT OPTIONS
[PLEASE TICK]
1. Cheque made out to ‘Music in the Hunter’. Post to MITH, c/- 432 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
2. Direct deposit [please use your name as a reference]
Account name: DN Constable in Trust for Music in the Hunter, BSB: 062156, Account Number: 1018 8555
$
GRAND TOTAL
Please download and return the completed form with your payment. If paying by cheque, send to Music in the Hunter c/- 432 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010.
If paying by EFT, please email scanned form to: philippahorn@optusnet.com.au. Further information phone Philippa Horn 0411 606 077.