Join us for an unforgettable evening as Tasmanian soprano Jacqueline Ward and Pillinger Quartet pay tribute to Amy Sherwin, ‘The Tasmanian Nightingale’, in one of the historic rooms at Hadley’s Orient Hotel she performed in over 100 years ago. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival as Pillinger Quartet accompany Jacqueline Ward in a small number of arias, as well as playing an item for quartet alone. This event will raise funds for the Amy Sherwin Fund in their quest to immortalise Amy Sherwin.

Since early 2024, a small committee of volunteers - headed by Dr Bob Brown, with patrons Emeritus Professor Kate Warner AC and Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks - has been working towards the creation of a life-sized statue, which is to be carved of Carrera marble by Melbourne sculptor, Peter Schipperheyn. The fundraising target is a hefty $250,000, which includes a portion being put aside for a Scholarship fund to assist a future aspiring young singer to undertake study overseas.

Once completed, the statue will grace a prominent location in Hobart’s Arts precinct, providing a lasting tribute to the memory of Tasmania’s very first Prima Donna, Amy Sherwin, and inspiring all who dare, as she did, to dream big.

For more information on Amy Sherwin, and how you can help to support this unique project, visit amysherwinfund.au

Why not treat yourself to a decadent Afternoon Tea at Hadley's Orient Hotel before the event. To find out more, visit: https://www.hadleyshotel.com.a...