Chisholm St is a live performance space on Wadawurrung country, Ballarat. We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land and recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded.

Hosted by Bronwyn Blaiklock, Chisholm St is an intimate foray into fascinating corners of classical music. Launched in March 2021, this diverse series of concerts by regional musicians and spoken word performers gives you a rare glimpse into creative music-making, up close and personal.

Chisholm St: February

We are thrilled to present the Inscape Piano Trio, live for one performance only on Friday 24th February at 6.00 pm. The program will feature new music by composer and pianist Rick Chew, with international concert violinist Dunja Lavrova and acclaimed cellist, Lachlan Dent. Rick’s music is lyrical and dramatic; contemporary classical music that draws inspiration from the wellspring of traditional song from the British Isles, from poetry, painting, and the fierce beauty of the natural world.

The performers

Rick Chew is presently Director of the Arts Academy in Ballarat, Federation University. He studied at the University of Birmingham and the Royal College of Music, where he was awarded the President’s Rose Bowl by HM The Queen Mother. He went on to study singing with Margreet Honig in Amsterdam and London and composition with Louis Andriessen and Peter Sculthorpe at Dartington. Richard has worked as a baritone, specialising in new music theatre and opera with the Royal Shakespeare Company, English National Opera, among many others. These notes are from Rick's website; read more: www.richardchewmusic.c...

Russian-British violinist Dunja Lavrova is a performer, tutor, arranger and innovator. An internationally-acclaimed classical violinist, Dunja has a deep understanding of non-classical genres, free improvisation and score arrangin. She frequently performs with various jazz, pop and rock artists, including well known artists such as: Kate Ceberano, Lady Gaga, Hugh Jackman, and Cliff Richard. Dunja has performed as concerto soloist with various orchestras, including the Russian National Television and Radio Orchestra, The Concert Orchestra of St Petersburg, English Symphony Orchestra, King's Chamber Orchestra (London), London Concertante and others. She is currently a violin and ensemble tutor at Geelong Grammar School and at her home / online studio on the Surf Coast, Victoria. These notes are from Dunja's website; read more: ww.dunjalavrova.com/

Ballarat-born cellist, Lachlan Dent, made his New York debut in 2012 with the Ensemble for the Romantic Century, performing with prominent musicians Stephanie Chase (violin) and Max Barros (piano). He has performed and taught in Malaysia's Universiti Teknologi MARA, at the Festival Eleazar de Carvalho in Brazil, and the University of Auckland. Lachlan has performed with staff at the University of Melbourne and Monash University, and with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Presently Lachlan offers tuition from Richmond (Melbourne) and Ballarat. These notes are from Lachlan's website; read more: www.lachlandent.magix.n...

The venue

Seating
Bespoke reupholstered deck chairs and lounge suite awaits you, however, be sure to dress warmly as seating extends to an external covered deck and this is Ballarat, after all.

Children
Young children are welcome at Chisholm St, although paid ticket-holders have priority of seating. Children are welcome to enjoy the garden and cubby house during daytime performances.

Refreshments
You are invited to join the performers for refreshments afterwards. This includes wine, cheese, gluten-friendly snacks, light drinks, tea and coffee at no extra charge. You are welcome to bring a bottle of your favourite beverage.

Illness/Covid-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell. If you are unable to attend due to illness, we may be able to arrange a transfer of your ticket. Consider sending a friend in your place if you can't make it for any reason. Please use the hand-sanitiser supplied at the point of entry and maintain social distancing where possible.

Contact the host of Chisholm St: Inscape Piano Trio

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