Oh, how the French adore their lilies! May Day in spring is heralded by flowering lilies of the valley, the Fleur-de-lis emblem proudly symbolizes French royalty, and Monet's paintings of water lilies are loved worldwide. But did you know Lili Boulanger was the youngest composer and first female to win the most prestigious French composition prize, the Prix de Rome, when she was just nineteen years old?

We invite you to experience the beauty and depth of Lili Boulanger's music alongside other enchanting chamber music works in our 'French Lilies' program for one night only at the Bowral Memorial Hall. Read what audiences said about the Highlands Music Collective's last "Vienna Gold' performance in May -

"You all played divinely." "Thank you for working your magic." "Congratulations on a great concert and full house!" "An absolutely outstanding evening!" "Such a great way to spend a Friday night!" "A brilliant evening.Thank you!" "The place was packed and had a very exciting vibe!" "Thanks for sharing the gift of music", "Perfect way to end the week", "I absolutely love listening to you play!" "Congratulations, the concert was amazing!

Doors will open at 5:40 pm, and you will be welcomed with a glass of complimentary wine and nibbles before the concert begins at 6:30 pm. Concert duration approx. 70mins.

Highlands Music Collective Musicians
Myee Clohessy, violin
Edwina Carter, flute
Catherine Barnett, cello
Lisa Kawai, piano

Program
Mélanie Bonis - Suite Op. 59 for violin, flute, piano
Gabriel Fauré - 'Sicilienne' for cello and piano
*Oscar Dunn-Luck - 'Pétales sur l'eau' for flute, violin and cello (world premiere)
Philip Gaubert - 'Berceuse' pour flute and piano
Sally Greenaway - 'Le Parc Morceau' for violin, cello and piano
Léo Delibes - 'Flower Duet' for flute, violin, cello and piano
Lili Boulanger - 'Le matin d'un printemps' pour violin, cello and piano

*Highlands Music Collective has proudly commissioned talented composer Oscar Dunn-Luck from Moss Vale to write a piece, especially for this concert.

Highlands Music Collective is grateful for Creative Partnerships Australia's support through the Australian Cultural Fund.

We are also thankful for our corporate sponsor Highlands General Practice, our generous Tier Donors and Friends of HMCollective.