Events

Program:

Felix Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 2, Op. 13

Mendelssohn wrote his String Quartet No. 2, Op. 13 in 1827, deeply inspired by Beethoven’s last quartets, composed shortly before, quoting one of his early songs ‘Frage’ Op. 9.

Lyle Chan – String Quartet (World Premiere)

Lyle Chan’s new work will be the continuation of Acacia’s close relationship with the Australian composer.

Arvo Part – Fratres

Fratres by Estonian Arvo Part has been described as a “mesmerising set of variations on a six-bar theme combining frantic activity and sublime stillness that encapsulates Pärt’s observation that ‘the instant and eternity are struggling within us’.

Airat Ichmouratov – String Quartet No. 4, Op. 35 ‘Time & Fate”

Airat Ichmouratov: “String Quartet No. 4, Op. 35, ‘Time and Fate’ was composed during the spring of 2012, right after the tragic death of Eleonora Turovsky, who was like a second mother to me. This event marked the first time in my life when the passing of Time acquired a strikingly visual aspect.”

More info: http://www.acaciaquartet.com/

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/ZWTK

Known for its laid-back friendly country atmosphere and fresh local produce, the winter produce market at Nethercote Hall promises to be one for the whole family. One too many pumpkins in your garden? Get creative and enter our Decorated Pumpkin competition. The Junior (under 12) winner and Open winner will each receive a $25 cash prize. Market-goers will vote for their favourite pumpkin before winners are announced at 12 noon.

In season for our winter market will be apples, broccoli, beetroot, cauliflowers, cabbages, garlic, jerusalem artichokes, kale, kiwifruit, lemons, limes, mandarins, mint, nuts, oranges, parsley, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach and sweet potatoes. There will be loads of eggs, cheese, honey, jams and pickles, fresh pastries and delicious cakes and pies, grass fed beef and lamb, sauces, chilli products, oysters, smoked seafood and bread, all produced on Nethercote’s doorstep.  New to this market are Breakfast Creek Vineyard from Coolagolite who sell a variety of Chambourcin wines.  The Nethercote Produce Market donates its profits to a worthy local cause, which you can support by buying your morning cuppa from the morning tea stall, fruit and veges from the Growers’ Stall or raffle tickets for the market hamper that contains samples of delicious goodies from stallholders.

The market opens at 8 am for the early birds and closes at 12 noon just after the hamper raffle draw.

This year audiences have the chance to witness World Champion Irish dancers direct from the West End’s Lord of the Dance, as A Taste of Ireland tours Australia wide telling the tale of the world’s most loved nation in one incredible performance, starring Ceili Moore & Brent Pace.

Told through Irish music and dance, A Taste of Ireland explores magical tales spanning generations of Irish storytelling and culture. This world class show features World, All Ireland & National Champion Irish dancers, and musicians from around the globe performing unique music and dance that reflects the story that is, Ireland.

Melodic Celtic flute, alongside raw and rhythmic guitar, is complimented with heartfelt sounds of Ireland. Featuring a dynamic musical duo and impressive dancing rarely seen outside of the World Championship stage, A Taste of Ireland was composed and choreographed in Dublin and is quickly on its way to becoming the new frontier in Irish entertainment.  Created and produced by Pace Entertainment Group, the show will transport the audience to a time and place where tunes, taps and tradition showcase the very essence of celebrating the Irish spirit.

Tickets: http://www.trybooking.com/511231

More info: https://www.atasteofirelandshow.com/