Mozart's Clarinet: Nicola Boud, Simon Cobcroft and Erin Helyard

Presented by Musica Viva Australia

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Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud, cellist Simon Cobcroft and early keyboardist Erin Helyard explore the brave new sounds of eighteenth-century Vienna. Travel back in time with these questing early music specialists to discover Mozart and Beethoven as if for the first time. 

Artists

Nicola Boud historical clarinets
Simon Cobcroft cello
Erin Helyard fortepiano

Program

Beethoven Sonata for Fortepiano and Basset Horn, Op. 17 (arr. Friedlowsky)
Beethoven  12 Variations on 'Ein Mädchen oder Weibchen' from The Magic Flute
Mozart Trio in E-flat major, K. 498 'Kegelstatt'
Beethoven Aria con Variazioni from Three Duos, WoO 27
Mozart Piano Sonata in C major, K. 545
Beethoven Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 11 'Gassenhauer'
 

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Running time 100 minutes. Running times are approximate and subject to change without notice. 

Student Rush tickets only available in the hour prior to the concert from the Ticket Office. Proof of current study must be produced.