Experience the splendor and majesty of one of the greatest works written by George Frideric Handel. (You don’t need to sing you can just come to listen and enjoy) Soloists Elizabeth Shearer, Bronwyn Douglas, Robert Shearer and Joshua Burke will be accompanied by a chorus of local singers and chamber orchestra conducted by Rodney Clancy. A [...]
Adrian Reichenback tumbled on this old newspaper article yesterday. It shows Peter de Jager playing the piano at 7 years of age. His smiling face is reflected in the polished front of the piano. A nice little flash back in history don’t you think? Well a now 21 year old Peter de Jager, [...]
SNOWY MONARO ARTS COUNCIL INC. MEDIA RELEASE Peter de Jager Returns to the Home of his Childhood, Cooma Accomplished pianist Peter de Jager is nearing the end of his second year of a Bachelor of Music at the University of Melbourne, majoring in composition. In August this year, aged only 21, Peter beat other Australian and international competitors to take out the top prize [...]
Just a brief post from Snowy Monaro Arts Council, to give you advance notice of “Sing Your Own Messiah” on Saturday 12th November 2011 at St Paul’s Hall, Cooma. Robert Shearer and Snowy Monaro Arts Council will present Handel’s Messiah, with – Conductor Rodney Clancy; Soprano Elizabeth Shearer; Mezzo Soprano Bronwyn Douglas; Tenor Robert [...]
Cooma Little Theatre presents the “Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon” by Don Zolidis. A fast paced comedy combining all fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Presented by young people and suitable for all ages. Dates: Sept 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17. Tickets $20 adults, $15 concession – available at Cooma Visitors Centre.
This year’s Young@Art was a great success. Young local musicians produced a wonderful concert of which they should be very proud. The Snowy Mountains Arts Council presented this concert. The SMAC have recently purchased a brand new Kaiwai grand piano and the new piano was another “star of the show”. This was the first ever [...]
The Snowy Monaro Arts Council will be conducting an Open Day for their new grand piano. The Open Day for playing the new SMAC piano will be Sunday 11th September. The piano will be available between 2.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. No bookings; first come, first served. Open Day at St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, [...]
Roman Rudnytsky – Piano Concert Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Commissioner Street Cooma When: Monday 19 September 2011 at 7.30 pm Tickets: At Fabric Salon, Vale Street Cooma and at the door. Cost: Adults $25/Concessions $20/Arts Council Members $15/Student $5 Concert Pianist Roman Rudnytsky Mr. Rudnytsky is an American pianist of international renown. He [...]
David Pereira (Cellist) with Glenyss Allen (Piano) in a “Grand” Welcome Concert to the new piano. Where: St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Commissioner Street Cooma When: Sunday 21 August 2011 at 2.30 pm Tickets: At Fabric Salon, Vale Street Cooma and at the door. Cost: Adults $30/Concessions $25/Arts Council Members $20/Student $5
Snowy Monaro Arts Council Inc. is proud to present Young @Art 2011 on Wednesday 3 August. Starting at 7:30pm, this recital features performances by a number of young, local musicians. There will be a mix of items, from solos and duets through to ensembles, including the 14-member-strong Snowy Mountains Ensemble. The performers will play piano, woodwind, brass and string, and more, [...]