A world premiere, international artists and a rising stars masterclass are all on the bill for the 2019 Albury Chamber Music Festival.
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The fourth annual event, which aims to make Albury a "musical destination", will feature a focus on Mozart and a celebration of the electronic instrument, the theremin.
The three day, seven concert event is quickly becoming a "staple in the regional arts calendar" and this year is no different.
The program features the Seraphim Trio with Martin Alexander, Inventi Ensemble, Acacia Quartet, ensemble-in-residence, Orpheus Piano Trio, organist Martin Setchell, soprano Merlyn Quaife and a rising stars masterclass for talented regional students.
"2019 is the centenary of the electronic musical instrument, the theremin, and the Albury Chamber Music Festival will feature world renowned thereminist Thorwald Jorgensen performing a world premiere of a piece by Australian composer Jessop Maticevski Schumack," a spokeswoman said.
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The opening concert and reception Mostly Mozart will be held at the Adamshurst Ballroom on Friday, November 15 from 1.30pm.
Also on the program is Inventi Ensemble with Melissa Doecke on flute, Ben Opie on oboe, Peter Clark and Jessica Oddie on violin, Campbell Banks on cello and Peter de Jager on organ.
Organist Martin Setchell is the guest artist in concert four on Saturday, November 16 at St Matthew's from 10.30am, with his Letorneau pipe organ recital.
Thorwald Jorgensen, performing Russian works for the theremin, and the Acacia Quartet will conclude the festival with concert seven at The Albury Club on November 17 from 2pm.
Featured cellist Zoe Knighton said she is thrilled to be included in the 2019 festival.
"Albury is such a vibrant, friendly place and I love Albury is placing such a spotlight on chamber music - it's a real beacon for great music," she said.
"What Albury is doing to get chamber music to the regional audiences is fantastic, having opportunities close to home and ensuring people have the experience of making music themselves."
Tickets can be purchased from the Albury Entertainment Centre, online and over the phone.