The only Melbourne appearance of American violin/viola Duo Novae during their 2023 Australasian Tour. Formed in 2019, Dr. Ambroise Aubrun (Assoc. Prof. of Violin, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, (UNLV)) and Kate Hamilton (Assoc. Prof. of Viola, UNLV, and Co-Director, Brazil's International Chamber Music Festival) unite to uncover hidden string repertoire. Renowned educators, their master classes have resonated worldwide, and their recordings on labels like Hortus and Centaur have garnered acclaim. They will be joined by Special Guests Diana Wuli (cello) and Kenji Fujimura (piano).  ***N.B.: All Concert Ticket holders will get FREE access to the 1.30pm Masterclass. Masterclass only tickets also available.

PROGRAMME

Jean SIBELIUS - Duo in C Major

Rebecca CLARKE - Duo Concertante 'Dumka' for violin, viola, and piano*

Kenji FUJIMURA - Three Postcards for violin and viola

Todd MASON - Duo for violin and viola (Australian premiere)

Russ PETERSON - Tango for violin, viola, and cello (Australian premiere)^

Duo Novae

Ambroise Aubrun (violin), Kate Hamilton (viola)

with special guests:

*Kenji Fujimura (piano) and ^Diana Wuli (cello)

This event is supported by AUSTA, International Academy of Musical Arts, Trio Anima Mundi, Bows for Strings, Melbourne String Academy, and Holy Trinity Anglican Church, East Melbourne.