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4 . JAYDEN WAYNE PERFORMING AT THE STEINWAY RECITAL ( PART OF THE PIANO FESTIVAL ). 5 . LACHLAN REDD PERFORMING AT THE PIANO FESTIVAL 6 . DUC LUU PERFORMING WALTON ’ S CELLO CONCERTO . 7 . THE STEINWAY RECITAL – EIGHT HANDS
keyboard department staff presented sessions on harp , organ , harpsichord and maths-powered music ( another thread that connects everything ). It was heartening to see the support from students and parents attending the two Staff Recitals , affirming the important role teachers have on young lives .
One of the highlights was the stunning It Takes Two concert , featuring Yasmin Rowe and Ian Munro performing compositions for two pianos . All who attended were acutely aware they had collectively experienced something incredibly special .
Beethoven ’ s Third Piano Concerto was performed by Timothy Young in the Concerto Concert which also featured three staff soloists , Yee Chern Chu ( harp ), Lachlan Redd ( harpsichord ) and Elaine Chin ( piano ). They performed Frank Martin ’ s Petite Symphonie Concertante , with the Pro Musica Orchestra , conducted by me . This unusually scored concerto brought three
instruments within the keyboard department in a rare moment to play together ( accompanied by two string orchestras ).
A record number of students auditioned for an opportunity to perform in the annual Steinway Recital , which was a fitting close to this year ’ s festival . Their dedication and enthusiasm were evident in the multi-hands and solo performances .
This year ’ s Piano Festival was a true celebration of connection , collaboration and unity through music .
The Autumn Festival ( previously known as the May Concert ) was a season of three concerts , which was historically started half a century ago by the Music Auxiliary , which still assists greatly with the organisation of the concerts . The festival involves 15 major ensembles and more than 600 boys , ranging from the predominantly Year 7 Henri Touzeau Strings and Ted Joyner Band through to the Symphonic Wind and the Symphony Orchestra ,
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