Café 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!
(This photo by Mic Clayton)
Aidan
Alex
Alexei & Judith
Amy
Angela & Chloe
Brodie (This photo by Mic Clayton)
A relaxed afternoon at the "Cafe Music" (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Chloe
Chris
Clinton (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Connor
Darcy (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Dayna
Esa
Esa & Lucas
Imogen
Jack (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Jasmine (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Jesse
Joshua
Kim
Luke (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Matthew
Matthew & Caitlin
Mollie
Noah
Rowena & Frances (This photo by Mic Clayton)
Tanika
Teresa
Tina & Madeleine (Daughter & Mother)
Viki
The second CD released by John Couch entitled Desdemona’s Song was released in 2005 and features some of the most well-known, anorexiafamous 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)
AgustÃn Barrios Mangoré (Paraguay)
Vals Op. 8, page
No. 4
AgustÃn 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)