Nuits d’Été (Summer Nights) is a beautiful song cycle by Berlioz, setting the poetry of Théophile Gautier. The theme of the cycle is love's progress from youthful innocence to eventual loss, and finally renewal. The work, completed in 1841, is often performed with orchestra, but the composer’s original version was for piano and voice. 

 

Sir Eugene Goossens was a major figure in the development of music performance in Australia, even though he was only in the country from 1947 until 1956. His songs are strongly influenced by French Impressionism, particularly as it is realised in the music of Maurice Ravel and Olivier Messiaen. The piano writing is complex and highly coloured, in response to the evocative French texts. Click here for a taste.
 

Recital 1: Thursday 12th September 2024 at 6pm: 

David G. Miller Studio, 1/38 Norton Street, Leichhardt

 

Recital 2: Saturday 14th September 2024 at 3pm: 

Andrew Mitterdorfer Residence, 3 Garden Square, Gordon

 

Entry is by donation and you're welcome to join the performers for complimentary refreshments following the performance. Proceeds will be donated to the Richard Gill School in Muswellbrook, a comprehensive, secular, independent primary school, with a music focus. School motto: Musica Motuque Floreamus (through music and movement we flourish)

 

We hope you can join us for another enjoyable evening of music-making. Seating is limited, so please let us know you can come by completing the contact us form, and we will reserve you a seat.