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John Couch & Judy Hickel Concert – September 10

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The Return of The Legend

Hagstrom guitars are legendary among guitarists because of playability, information pills beauty, tone and durability. Since 1958, Hagstrom has been combining legendary design with premium materials, unique hardware, and innovative manufacturing techniques to create these magnificent guitars.

ZAPPAPLAYSZAPPAThe first Hagstrom Deluxe solid body guitars featured a distinctive sparkle and pearloid celluloid finish, an ingenious repurposing of materials previously used in their accordion production line. Over the years, Hagstrom expanded their line-up to include hollow body guitars like the Viking and the Jimmy, electric basses including the legendary 8 string, and Hagstrom’s flagship models, the Swede and the Super Swede. When Hagstrom ceased production in 1983, the guitars became instant collectors’ items, and the love and respect for these fine instruments continues to be celebrated by musicians around the world.

27 years later Hagstrom guitars are once again in production and a whole new generation of guitarist are rediscovering these wonderful guitars.

Hagstrom guitars boast the original glorious Hagstrom sound and distinctive style, and they are built to the same stringent quality standards. All materials and hardware are sourced from the world’s finest suppliers, and technological advancements including the patented H-Expander Truss Rod and exclusive Resinator Fretboard guarantee that these are the finest value for money guitars on the market.

Artists at the top of their game in all genres rely on Hagstrom guitars to deliver their platinum sound tp sold-out audiences every night. And, Hagstrom comes from a long legacy of some of the world’s greatest artists including Elvis Presley, Frank Zappa, Bjorn Ulveus (ABBA), Bryan Ferry (Roxy Music), David Bowie, ZZ Top, Jimi Hendrix and Noel Redding, Steve hackett and Mike Rutherford (Genesis), the Beatles, Kurt Cobain, Neil Young, Joe Satriani, Ace Frehley, and thousands more!

Coomamusic is now a proud Hagstrom dealer.

Here are some of the Hagstrom Guitars that we stock:

Tremar Super Swede P-90-S (Code: VIBSUSWEP $1595)

Absolut Vodka Rock Edition Ultra Swede (Code: ULSWE-AV $1095)

Available from:

Cooma School of Music
Shop 2, Parkview Arcade, 123 Sharp Street,
Cooma, NSW 2630
Phone: 02 6452 6067
Fax: 02 6452 4938
Email: allan@coomamusic.com.au



Judy Hickel (Violin) and John Couch (Guitar)

Judy Hickel (Violin) and John Couch (Guitar)

Title: John Couch & Judy Hickel Concert

Location: Wesley Music Centre, therapist
20 National Circuit, Forrest ACT
Link out: Click here
Description: Canberra Classical Guitar Society presents the renowned duo of New Zealand guitarist John Couch and Australian violinist Judith Hickel performing together in a delightful concert. The program will include selections from their collaborative CD “Andre’s New Shoes”

When: Friday, 10 September, 7:30pm
Cost: Tickets at the door. Full price $20, concession $15.
Where: Wesley Music Centre, 20 National Circuit, Forrest.
Enquiries: 0403 640 669.

John Couch & Judith Hickel’s Violin & Guitar CD “Andre’s New Shoes” $25

cd3_shoes-2Andre’s New Shoes celebrates 10 years of musical collaboration with outstanding violinist Judith Hickel. With a guest appearance from the soprano Alison Hurst, clinic this is a balanced CD of solo guitar, viagra order violin/guitar and voice/violin/guitar. Total playing time is 55 minutes and 38 seconds.

“This CD is a real winner with a very appeal. The repertoire is an imaginative mix of well known favourites with some exceptionally beautiful unfamiliar pieces – all beautifully performed and recorded – highly recommended”
– Tim Kain, Head of Guitar at the ANU

Andre’s New Shoes:

Andre Victor Correa (1888-1948)
Andre with New Shoes – Andre de Sapato Novo

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Cafe 1930 from “Historie du Tango”

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Hungarian Dance No. 5 in e minor

Manuel De Falla (1876-1946)
Suite of Spanish Folksongs
El Pano Moruno
Nana
Jota
Asturiana
Cancion
Polo

Jules Massanet (1842-1912)

Meditation from “Thais”

Turlough O’Carolan (1670-1738)
O’Carolan’s Concerto
Sheebeg and Sheemore
Mrs Anne MacDermott Roe

Swedish Folksong
I know a rose of beauty – Jag vet en delig rosa

Lars-Erik Larsson (1908-1986)
Soothing Herb – Lakedomsort

Maximo Diego Pujol (b. 1957)
San Telmo from “Suite Buenos Aires”

Mason Williams (b. 1938)
Classical Gas

Maori Traditional
He Wawata
Po Aturau
Hine e Hine
Pokarekare Ana

Roland Dyens (b. 1955)
Tango en Skai

John Couch’s CD “Desdemona’s Song” now available $25

cafe-music1Café Music was a great success last Sunday afternoon (28th June). Over 30  students of Cooma School of Music entertained a large and appreciative audience. The “Café Music” concept was a bit of an experiment, viagra here or variation on the theme of “student concert”. We decided to “play” this in the “key of relaxed”. The audience was seated at tables around the hall. They could listen to the music, more about read the Sunday papers, play a game of chess, cards, snakes and ladders, have a conversation, enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea with bottomless cups of tea or coffee. The music students could perform in this more relaxed atmosphere. The  feedback we’ve received so far has been very positive.  So Leslie and I, Judith and Adrian are delighted with the results. We would, however, welcome any suggestions as to how we may be able to improve on this concept. Thanks to all the wonderful cooks who produced so much lovely food (I’m back on my diet this week!). Thanks to the helpers who cleaned up the hall afterwards. Thanks to the lovely and supportive audience. And of course, thanks to the wonderful music students for giving up their Sunday afternoon and performing so well!

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(This photo by Mic Clayton)

Aidan

Aidan

Alex

Alex

Alexei & Judith

Alexei & Judith

Amy

Amy

Angela & Chloe

Angela & Chloe

Brodie

Brodie (This photo by Mic Clayton)

A relaxed afternoon at the "Cafe Music"

A relaxed afternoon at the "Cafe Music" (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Chloe

Chloe

Chris

Chris

Clinton

Clinton (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Connor

Connor

Darcy

Darcy (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Dayna

Dayna

Esa

Esa

Esa & Lucas

Esa & Lucas

Imogen

Imogen

Jack

Jack (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Jasmine

Jasmine (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Jesse

Jesse

Joshua

Joshua

Kim

Kim

Luke

Luke (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Matthew

Matthew

Matthew & Caitlin

Matthew & Caitlin

Mollie

Mollie

Noah

Noah

Rowena & Frances

Rowena & Frances (This photo by Mic Clayton)

Tanika

Tanika

Teresa

Teresa

Tina & Madeleine (Daughter & Mother)

Tina & Madeleine (Daughter & Mother)

Viki

Viki


cd2_songThe second CD released by John Couch entitled Desdemona’s Song was released in 2005 and features some of the most well-known, anorexia
famous pieces for Classical Guitar. Desdemona’s Song takes the listener on a journey around the globe that starts in Spain and ends in New Zealand.

Desdemona’s Song:

Asturias (leyenda)
from Suite Española Op. 47, neurosurgeon
No. 5
Isaac Albéniz (Spain)

Milonga
Jorge Cardoso (Argentina)

Chôros No. 1
Heitor Villa-Lobos (Brazil)

Barcarolle (Julia Florida)
Agustín Barrios Mangoré (Paraguay)

Vals Op. 8, page
No. 4
Agustín Barrios Mangoré (Paraguay)

Cavatina
Stanley Myers (England)

Spatter the Dew (Irish Slip Jig)
Arr. David Russell

Neil Gow’s Lament for the Death of his Second wife (Scottish Air)
Arr. David Russell

The Bucks of Oranmore (Irish Reel)
Arr. David Russell

Capricho Arabe
Francisco Tárrega (Spain)

Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Francisco Tárrega (Spain)

Desdemona’s Song
Douglas Lilburn (New Zealand)

Quatro Valses Venezolanos
Antonio Lauro (Venezuela)

Southern Cross
Marián Budoš (Slovakia/Australia)

El Colibri
Julio Salvador Sagreras (Argentina)

Hine e Hine
Princess Te Rangi Pai (New Zealand)