Festival Concert 4: Chamber Music Concert

Genre: Classical

Headline Artists: Ensemble Q

Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: Palmwoods Memorial Hall, 1 Main Street, Palmwoods, Sunshine Coast.

Composers: Debussy, Gliere, Elena Kats Chernin, Glinka, Gilad Cohen.

Artists: Paul Dean (clarinet), Emily Granger (harp), Trish Dean (cello)

Concert Program:

Claude Debussy - Sonate for cello and harp
Kate Moore - Trio for harp, cello, bass clarinet
Reinhold Gliere - Three Duos for clarinet and cello
Elena Kats Chernin - Blue Silence for solo harp
Mikael Glinka - Drei Russische Leider for clarinet, cello and harp
Gilad Cohen - Trio for Spry Clarinet, Weeping Cello and Ruminating Harp

About: Step into an evening of exquisite chamber music with Ensemble Q, one of Australia’s most acclaimed ensembles. Clarinetist Paul Dean, harpist Emily Granger, and cellist Trish Dean weave a rich tapestry of sound in a program spanning French impressionism, Russian lyricism, and bold contemporary Australian voices.

From the delicate colours of Debussy’s Sonata for Cello and Harp, to the rare pairing of clarinet and cello in Gliere’s Duos, to Elena Kats-Chernin’s haunting Blue Silence, this concert offers an intimate and deeply moving exploration of timbre and storytelling. New works by Kate Moore and Gilad Cohen bring fresh perspectives to this unusual and captivating trio combination.

A rare chance to hear this world-class ensemble in the intimacy and warm acoustic of Palmwoods Memorial Hall.

About the Artists

Paul Dean (clarinet)

Paul Dean is one of Australia’s leading clarinetists, composers, and educators, known for his dynamic performances and collaborations across chamber, orchestral, and new music. He is Artistic Director of Ensemble Q and has premiered works by some of the country’s most prominent composers. Paul is also a dedicated mentor, shaping the next generation of musicians through his teaching and leadership. [Read more →]

Emily Granger (harp)

American-born harpist Emily Granger has quickly become a leading figure on the Australian classical scene, praised for her lyrical artistry and adventurous programming. She has performed as guest principal harp with the Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras and appears regularly at major festivals. Emily is passionate about expanding the harp repertoire, commissioning new works and championing contemporary voices. [Read more →]

Trish Dean (cello)

Cellist Trish Dean is celebrated for her expressive performances and wide-ranging collaborations as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral leader. A founding member of Ensemble Q, she brings a deep commitment to sharing chamber music at the highest level across Australia. Trish is also an acclaimed educator, inspiring young musicians through her teaching and creative projects. [Read more →]

Reviews:

"Australia's top echelon of musicians. The creative and entertaining programme was delivered with a flourish by musicians at their peak. Ensemble Q’s Trout Quintet by Schubert was exquisite and the best I’ve heard”. - Limelight Magazine

"Individually these musicians are all exceptional and collectively they are magic in the making." - Classic Melbourne

"An exciting night of musical excellence - Australia has every right to be proud of these musicians!" - Stage Whispers, Adelaide

"There is no denying the individual technical wizardry and the artful musicianship of the members of Ensemble Q. To a person they are wonderful musicians, at the top of their game, but together they are greater than the sum of their parts - they are a stirring partnership." - Barefoot Review, Perth

This project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, Queensland Arts Showcase Program, and the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council supporting local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

This project is supported by the generosity of individual donors who supported our BOOST donor campaign matched by the Australian Government through the Australian Cultural Fund. Our fundraising partners are Sunshine Coast Arts Foundation and the Australian Cultural Fund.