The Fiddler and the Bard - Cottesloe Concert Series at Curtin Heritage

Name: The Fiddler and the Bard - Cottesloe Concert Series at Curtin Heritage
Start: 2026-11-20T18:00:00+0800
End: 2026-11-20T19:00:00+0800
Location: The Club Lounge - The Heritage Collective at Curtin Heritage Living

Fri, 20 Nov, 6pm - 7pm AWST

The Club Lounge - The Heritage Collective at Curtin Heritage Living

Cottesloe WA, Australia

Australian Baroque

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Irish airs meet Italian sonatas: an hour of music and storytelling with Irish guest cellist Carina Drury, by the sea in Cottesloe.

Join us at The Heritage Collective in Cottesloe for an hour of music and storytelling with international guest cellist Carina Drury.

The Fiddler and the Bard is a celebration of Irish and Italian music in 18th-century Dublin. When the Italian virtuoso Francesco Geminiani met Turlough O'Carolan, Ireland's great bard, he challenged him to compose in the Italian style. The result was Carolan's Concerto, and a meeting of two great traditions. Hear their story on violin and two cellos: heartfelt Irish airs, laments and dances alongside elegant Italian sonatas.

Carina Drury, international guest cellist · Helen Kruger, violin · Josie Fontain, cello

Irish cellist Carina Drury is a Royal Academy of Music scholar and guest principal cellist with the Irish Baroque Orchestra, Academy of Ancient Music and La Serenissima. She directs the ensemble Irlandiani, whose album Smock Alley earned four stars in BBC Music Magazine. "Carina Drury's cello sings across the centuries" (BBC Radio 3).

Friday 20 November, 6–7pm. Tickets $67 and include pre show refreshments from 5:30pm on the terrace.

Venue: The Club Lounge

The Heritage Collective at Curtin Heritage Living

40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

Can't make Friday? The same program is at Darlington Hall on Saturday 21 November at 6.30pm.

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Australian Baroque is a national ensemble and early music initiative, formed at its core by WA-based artists. We are world-class players with a spirit of investigation and historical inspiration, bringing you stunning classical music programs, live concerts, and immersive projects. Some of our masteries include Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelights, Perth Summer Orchestra Camp, Margaret River Residency, Perth String Project and so much more!

The ensemble formed in December 2018 was resident Ensemble in Residence at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, ECU, recorded by ABC Classics and have a new Recital Hall home at 505 Newcastle St, thanks to their partnership with AHG.

Being part of the WA community is central to the aims of Australian Baroque. This is not just an orchestra for the concert hall. Our aim is to build significant and long-lasting ties with both regional and metropolitan communities, performing in galleries, schools, museums, Men’s Sheds, churches, cafes and town halls. Education is a core branch of our practice, and we have 2 young artists in our program as well as the residency at WAAPA.

The Directors of Australian Baroque are violinist Helen Kruger, flautist Andy Skinner and Finance Director Antony Brian. The team brings a wealth of experience performing, managing and studying in Australia, Europe and the UK.