The St James' Lunchtime Concert on Wednesday the 14th of August at 1:15pm is presented by Monique O'Dea - Violin and Ray Lemond - Piano. Tickets are $10.

Programme:

Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Violin Sonata No.1

Moritz Moszkowski (1854-1925)

Spanish Dances

Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962)

Schön Rosmarin

Liebesleid

Nigel Hess (b.1953)

Theme from 'Ladies in Lavender'

A Piano Solo by Ray Lemond

Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

Six Romanian Dances

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)

'Nightclub 1960' from Histoire du Tango

Monique O’Dea studied violin at the Adelaide Conservatorium with Beryl Kimber and subsequently won a scholarship to study in Vienna where she met her husband, Sydney violinist Michael O’Dea. After their time in Vienna, Monique and Michael moved to London for further studies and by this time, Monique had changed to the viola, something that had been in the back of her mind for a long time. She was appointed Principal Viola of the Peterborough String Orchestra. After returning to Australia, Monique was appointed Co-Principal Viola of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. It was at this time that she first met Paul Dyer who was playing harpsichord with the orchestra. They became firm friends on a bus to Canberra. Paul invited Monique to join his newly formed Australian Brandenburg Orchestra as Principal Viola. She has been a member of the Brandenburg since the very first concert at Sydney Opera House in 1990.

Ray Lemond is a professional pianist, accompanist and Musical Director. Educated at Royal Northern College of Music & Trinity College of Music London. He has over 25 years experience in solo performing, accompanying singers & instrumentalists as well as Musical Director. He has also directed over 35 musical theatre shows in London & Sydney. He has also been working on 5 star cruiseships as MD for the showband, playing for production shows and backing International cabaret artists. He is a regular Solo Classical performer on many of the ships under the Carnival banner, providing many themed piano programmes.