Presented by Van Diemen's Band and Burnie Arts & Function Centre

Curated by VDB’s artistic director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts showcase some of Tassie’s finest musical talent, alongside interstate and international guests.

Our immensely popular Lunchbox Concerts come to pataway/Burnie in 2023!

Escape the hustle and bustle and step into an oasis of calm listening to beautiful music in a casual and welcoming setting, with an eclectic program of music spanning a rich variety of genres and styles - all for the price of a sandwich!

CONCERT #1: THURSDAY 20 APRIL - MINI VAN DIEMEN’S BAND

A pocket-sized version of VDB plays baroque favourites including works by Handel and Vivaldi. Featuring Julia Frederdorff (baroque violin) and Donald Nicolson (harpsichord).

CONCERT #2: THURSDAY 27 APRIL - YYAN & EMILY

Multi-talented guitarist Yyan Ng and experimental violinist and composer, Emily Sheppard play original duos in their unique signature style.

CONCERT #3: THURSDAY 4 MAY - JACQUELINE WARD & JANE EDWARDS: LIEDER AND LIGHT

Soprano Jacqueline Ward and pianist Jane Edwards take us back to the salons of the past in a program filled with gems of 19th Century Song Books.

CONCERT #4: THURSDAY 11 MAY - MEYERS & MCNAMARA

Violinist Rachel Meyers, and Piano Accordionist Dave McNamara offer Klezmer and other Jewish music traditions together with original compositions. This Lunchbox comes with extra spice!

CONCERT #5: THURSDAY 18 MAY - ONE PIANO, FOUR HANDS!

A concert with not one pianist at the helm, but two! A dazzling journey through music for four-hand piano featuring Jennifer Marten-Smith and Karen Smithies.

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Partners

Arts Tasmania City of Burnie
Mini Van Diemen's Band

Julia Fredersdorff, Artistic Director & Baroque Violin

Donald Nicolson, harpsichord
Yyan & Emily

Yyan Ng, guitar

Emily Sheppard, violin

Jacqueline Ward

Jacqueline Ward, soprano

Jane Edwards, piano
Meyers & McNamara

Rachel Meyers, violin

Dave McNamara, piano accordion
One Piano, Four Hands

Karen Smithies, piano

Jennifer Marten-Smith, piano
PHOTOGRAPHER

Jonathan Wherrett (Meyers + McNamara)

Albert Comper (Donald Nicolson)

Hannah Todd (Mini Van Diemen's Band)

CONCERT #1: MINI VAN DIEMEN'S BAND

Frescobaldi Toccata per spinettina & violino 

Biber The Annunciation from the Rosary Sonatas  

Vivaldi Sonata Opus 2 No. 12 in A minor 

i. Preludio (Largo)

ii. Capriccio 

JS Bach Violin and Keyboard sonata in C minor 

i. Largo (Siciliano)

Handel Passacaglia (Harpsichord Solo) 

Handel Col partir la Bella Clori from Ah Che Pur Troppo e Vero HWV 77 

Corelli Sonata opus 5 No. 3 in C major 6’

i. Adagio

ii. Allegro

CONCERT #2: YYAN & EMILY (WHERE WATER MEETS)

Yyan Ng & Emily Sheppard Restless

Five Things to Say, arr. Yyan Ng and Emily Sheppard Wanting Days

Yyan Ng (Stellar) Regions 

Emily Sheppard Alluvial 

Yyan Ng To be free 

Yyan Ng & Emily Sheppard Where Water Meets 

CONCERT #3: JACQUELINE WARD & JANE EDWARDS - LIEDER AND LIGHT

Richard Strauss  Nichts, Op. 10, No. 2 

Das Rosenband, Op. 36, No. 1 

Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Sehnsucht, Op. 9, No. 7 

Richard Strauss  Ich wollt’ ein Sträusslein binden, Op. 68, No. 2 

Schön sind doch kalt, Op. 19, No. 3

Hugo Wolf Der Knabe und das Immlein, from Gedichte von Eduard Mörike, No. 2 

Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Verlust, Op. 9, No. 10

Hugo Wolf Nixe Binsefuss, from Gedichte von Eduard Mörike, No. 45 

Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Im Herbst, Op. 9, No. 5 

Richard Strauss  Die Georgine, Op. 10, No. 4

Robert Schumann Widmung, Op. 25, No. 1

Richard Strauss Ich trage meine Minne, Op. 32 

Hugo Wolf Gebet, from Gedichte von Eduard Mörike, No. 28 

Er ist’s, from Gedichte von Eduard Mörike, No. 6 

CONCERT #4: MEYERS & MCNAMARA

Trad. Klezmer 0 Sirba 

D. McNamara Opos ta Xenos 

D. McNamara Auntie Ret’s 

D. McNamara Keine stille nacht 

Trad. Klezmer Freylekhs/Wailing Wall (from the Beregovski collection)

Nigun

R. Meyers & D. McNamara Westringa Circus 

CONCERT #5: ONE PIANO, FOUR HANDS!

Mozart Sonata in D Major KV 381
JS Bach Brandenburg Concerto No 3 BWV 1048
Chaminade 6 Pieces Romantiques, Op 55
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1
Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 6 

Event and ticketing details

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Date & Time

Mini Van Diemen's Band Thurs 20 April
1.05pm
Yyan & Emily Thurs 27 April
1.05pm
Jacqueline Ward Thurs 4 May
1.05pm
Meyers & McNamara Thurs 11 May
1.05pm
One Piano, Four Hands Thurs 18 May
1.05pm

Tickets

Presale $10.00
Door sale $15.00
Companion Card Holder Free

Location

Burnie Arts Centre

77-79 Wilmot St, Burnie TAS 7320

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Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

A covered walkway provides direct access to the Arts Theatre. Wheelchair access and seating that allows more room for the use of mobility aids are available. Please note that walking frames are not permitted in the auditorium, but may be used by patrons to help them to their seat. Ushers will store the walker and return it to the patron at the conclusion of the performance. If you have any special needs, staff will do their best to ensure they are accommodated and you have the most appropriate seats available. Please make your requirements known when booking.

Event notes

Duration

Each Lunchbox Concert is a 45-minute performance with no interval.

Program Notes - Concert #3: Jacqueline Ward and Jane Edwards

Download program notes HERE

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