Lunchtime Concert: Sydney Conservatorium Artists

The Lunchtime Concert at St James’ is delighted to welcome visiting artists from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Showcasing exceptional emerging musicians alongside distinguished faculty and guest performers, this special program highlights the Conservatorium’s rich tradition of artistic excellence. Join us for an inspiring midday performance in the beautiful setting of St James’ Church, featuring a diverse repertoire performed by some of Australia’s most talented emerging artists.

Programme:

Felix Mendelssohn: Sechs zweistimmige Lieder, Op.63
I: Ich Wollt meine Lieb ergösse sich
IV: Herbstlied
Jean-Baptiste Faure: Crucifix

Christine Li, soprano
Sebastian Stagg, tenor
Rui Hsu, piano

Edvard Grieg: Sonata No. 3 for Piano and Violin in C Minor, Op. 45
iii. Allegro animato
Aurelia Bergin, violin
Catherine Li, piano

Johannes Brahms: Sonata No. 1 for Piano and Violin in G major, Op.78
i. Vivace, ma non troppo
Heather Kim, violin
Philip Shovk, piano

George Gershwin, arr. Igor Frolov: Concert Fantasia on Themes from Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess
Bess, You Is My Woman Now
It Ain’t Necessarily So
Jimin Yang, violin
Gracie Francis, piano

Alfred Hill: String Quartet No. 2 in G minor “A Māori Legend in Four Scenes”
I: the Forest, II: the Dream
Hidden Gem Quartet
Joshua Young and Aurelia Bergin, violins
Bettina Minogue, viola
Alexander Davidson, cello