Presented by Van Diemen's Band and Burnie Arts & Function Centre

Curated by VDB’s artistic director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts showcase some of Tassie’s finest musical talent, alongside interstate and international guests.

Escape the hustle and bustle and step into an oasis of calm listening to beautiful music in a casual and welcoming setting, with an eclectic program of music spanning a rich variety of genres and styles - all for the price of a sandwich!

CONCERT #1: THURSDAY 27 JULY - LUKE PLUMB & RANDAL MUIR

Experience the mandolin wizardry of Luke Plumb, an artist who traverses folk, acid croft, world music and the classical tradition with ease and style. For this special Lunchbox Concert, Luke takes to the stage with accordionist Randal Muir, in a program featuring European waltzes, South American rumba and choro arranged for virtuosic accordion and mandolin.

CONCERT #2: THURSDAY 3 AUGUST - ALEXEY YEMTSOV

Enjoy thrilling technique and lyrical musicianship when Ukraine-born pianist Alexey Yemtsov performs Schubert’s A minor Sonata D537 alongside works by Brahms, Chopin and Rachmaninov.

CONCERT #3: THURSDAY 10 AUGUST - RICHES & WOOD

North-west Tasmanian chamber music duo Josie Riches (violin) and David Wood (guitar) present a program ranging from the renaissance to the 21 century that features music from Vienna to Buenos Aires, from composers including Diabelli, Piazzolla and Ourkouzounov.

CONCERT #4:  THURSDAY 17 AUGUST - TWO X TWO VIOLINS

Prepare to be enchanted when VDB Fellowship violinists Alethea Coombe and Natalya Bing join forces with Julia Fredersdorff and Susie Furphy in a program of lively baroque violin duets, plus two delightful Telemann concertos for four violins without bass.

CONCERT #5:  THURSDAY 24 AUGUST - LATITUDE 37: UPON A GROUND

Discover the colourful, quirky, sophisticated and eccentric instrumental world of 17th-century England with Latitude 37, hailed by The Australian as “marvellously skilled and impeccably stylish … an Australian baroque group that can confidently mix it with the world’s best”.

Travel from court to tavern with refined dances for lyra viol in consort by Jenkins, brilliant solos by Byrd for harpsichord and sprightly divisions for the violin. 

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Partners

City of Burnie Tasmanian Govt
Luke Plumb & Randal Muir

Luke Plumb, mandolin

Randal Muir, piano accordion
Alexey Yemtsov

Alexey Yemtsov, piano
Riches & Wood

Josie Riches, violin

David Wood, guitar
Two x Two Violins

Alethea Coombe, violin

Natalya Bing, violin

Julia Fredersdorff, violin

Susie Furphy, violin
Latitude 37

Julia Frederdorff, Baroque violin

Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba

Donald Nicolson, harpsichord

PROGRAM DETAILS

The program details of all performances can be found at www.vandiemensband.com.au/program.

Event and ticketing details

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Date & Time

Luke Plumb & Randal Muir Thurs 27 July
1.05pm
Alexey Yemtsov Thurs 3 August
1.05pm
Riches + Wood Thurs 10 August
1.05pm
Two x Two Violins Thurs 17 August
1.05pm
Latitude 37: Upon a Ground Thurs 24 August
1.05pm

Tickets

Presale $10.00
Door sale $15.00
Companion Card holders Free

Location

Burnie Arts Centre

77-79 Wilmot St, Burnie TAS 7320

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

A covered walkway provides direct access to the Arts Theatre. Wheelchair access and seating that allows more room for the use of mobility aids are available. Please note that walking frames are not permitted in the auditorium, but may be used by patrons to help them to their seat. Ushers will store the walker and return it to the patron at the conclusion of the performance. If you have any special needs, staff will do their best to ensure they are accommodated and you have the most appropriate seats available. Please make your requirements known when booking.

Event notes

Duration

Each Lunchbox Concert is a 45-minute performance with no interval.

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