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HISTORY COMES ALIVE ON STAGE
— GLAM ADELAIDE
Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud, cellist Simon Cobcroft and early keyboardist Erin Helyard explore the brave new sounds of eighteenth-century Vienna. Travel back in time with these questing early music specialists to discover Mozart and Beethoven as if for the first time.
Concerts in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra and Sydney. Tickets from $65, or $49 for under 40s and $20 student rush.
Vienna, 1785. The trailblazing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and fiery young virtuoso Ludwig van Beethoven are inspired by the new-fangled clarinet, the cutting-edge fortepiano and the mellow modern ‘cello. In the cafés and salons of Vienna they create new works to share with friends. Works like Mozart’s ‘Kegelstatt’ (Bowling alley) trio, and Beethoven’s ‘Gassenhauer’ (Pop song) trio. They’re playful, irreverent, and utterly brilliant. No wonder these works are loved by musicians and audiences alike.
Brisbane, 2025. Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud, cellist Simon Cobcroft and fortepiano expert Erin Helyard invite you to experience the spirit of invention when they perform these classics as if for the first time. Find out how they might have sounded, and why they are still such favourites with three of Australia’s most vibrant early music specialists.
"The mellifluous sound produced by Boud is exquisite, amply filling the large Adelaide Town Hall with thrilling sonorities."
"The hall resounds with joy and appreciation for Helyard’s exquisite performance. The entire program has a hint of the ethereal. "
"Cobcroft gave gushing vibrato from the outset – this is music to be sung."
Listen to the music before you witness Mozart's Clarinet live.
NICOLA BOUD historical clarinets |
BEETHOVEN Sonata for Fortepiano and Basset Horn, Op. 17 (arr. Friedlowsky) |
With thanks to the Creative Development Collective for their generous support of new artistic projects, and the Amadeus Society for their support of the 2025 Concert Season. Erin Helyard appears courtesy of Pinchgut Opera. Simon Cobcroft appears courtesy of Sydney Symphony Orchestra. |
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