Music 2 HSC Class Performs at St Paul’s Burwood

The Music 2 HSC Class along with select ensemble students performed before a grateful audience at St Paul’s Church, Burwood on Tuesday 21 June.

Congratulations to Coco Huang (Year 12), Sarah Pearson (Year 12), Jacqueline Flett (Year 12), Jade Di Girolamo (Year 12), Ruby Scott-Wishart (Year 12), Wisteria Hu (Year 12), Juah Hyun (Year 8), Daisy Li (Year 10) and Tasha Wong (Year 9).

Here is a message of congratulations from the Recital Convenor.

“Lockdowns disrupted the lives of everyone, including cancellations of our Recitals. After a two year wait, it was a great pleasure to welcome back the musicians from MLC School, Burwood. It is wonderful to have the support of their Principal, Lisa Moloney, in giving us the benefit of hearing their wonderful talent.

This program was organised by Head of Keyboard, and the accompanist for the girls, Laura McDonald. The program ranged from the Classical period with a Haydn String Quartet, the Romantic Elegy by Bottesini for solo double bass to a commissioned work by Australian composer Tristan Coelho, Gothic carousel for viola, ‘cello, double bass and piano. The girls’ playing was beautifully phrased and musical, full of confidence and poise. Violin, viola ‘cello and alto saxophone solos added elegance and dynamism to the program. Ms McDonald was a sensitive accompanist, creating a fine ensemble with each soloist.

The Assistant Director of Music, Elizabeth Gilberthorpe, was a great help in stage managing.

A wonderful sound filled the Church; the girls were very keen to share how much they loved playing in our Church. We very much enjoyed the music they presented.

– Sheryl Southwood OAM
Recital Covenor”