nipaluna/Hobart Lunchbox Concerts: Summer 2024
Presented by Van Diemen's Band
The Tuesday Lunchbox Concert Series returns to nipaluna/Hobart in November and December.
Curated by VDB’s artistic director, Julia Fredersdorff, our immensely popular lunchtime concert series returns to the Hobart Town Hall for the final series of 2024.
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: Tuesday 5 November - Indra Hughes *SOLD OUT*
The magnificent Hobart Town Hall pipe organ takes centre stage in this thrilling recital by New Zealand-born organist Indra Hughes, now based in nipaluna/Hobart, featuring JS Bach's dramatic and thrilling Prelude & Fugue in A minor BWV 543 alongside works by Praetorius, Jongen, Handel and Widor. Learn more about this concert here, including program and performer details.
Concert #2: Tuesday 12 November - Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch *SOLD OUT*
Two of France's leading historical keyboard players perform a program of 17th Century gems that showcase VDB's Kirschner chamber organ and Titus Crijnen harpsichord in a double-keyboard extravaganza.
Learn more about this concert here, including program and performer details.
Concert #3: Tuesday 19 November - Maria Cleary & Julia Fredersdorff *SOLD OUT*
This international collaboration sees historical harpist Maria Cleary perform on VDB's brand new Zampieri triple harp, with VDB Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff.
Learn more about this concert here, including program and performer details.
Concert #4: Tuesday 26 November - Compass Brass *SOLD OUT*
Revel in the rousing sounds of the brass quintet, as Yoram Levy and John Foster (trumpets) lead a program of Bach, Rossini, Gershwin, Jones and more.
Learn more about this concert here, including program and performer details.
Concert #5: Tuesday 3 December - Deck The Halls *SOLD OUT*
Celebrate the festive season! This final Lunchbox for 2024 is brimming with Christmas favourites from around the world, including well-loved carols and some new discoveries.
MISSED OUT ON TICKETS? You can still purchase tickets for our evening performance of Deck the Halls at Hobart Town Hall.
"I can't believe I can fit a world-class experience like this into the middle of my day for $10. It's wild. A transporting, beautiful interlude which takes me out of the noise and into the music. Thank you."
"Your concerts are wonderful, highlights of our week. Wonderful too the variety and range of them. We never know what you're going to challenge us with next and we find this heady sense of exploration most addictive!"
Partners
| Indra Hughes | Indra Hughes, pipe organ |
| Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch | Martin Gester, chamber organ Aline Zylberajch, harpsichord |
| Maria Cleary & Julia Fredersdorff | Maria Cleary, Baroque harp Julia Fredersdorff, Artistic Director & Baroque violin |
| Compass Brass | Yoram Levy, John Foster, trumpets Lisa Holownia, horn Cian Malikides, trombone Tim Jones, tuba |
| Deck the Halls | Quin Thomson, vocals VAN DIEMEN'S BAND Julia Fredersdorff, Artistic Director & Baroque violin Natalya Bing & Susie Furphy, violins Rachel Meyers, viola Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba Hannah Lane, triple harp Sim Walters, dulcian VAN DIEMEN'S VOICES Matthew Anning, Carmen Burnet, Alethea Coombe, Julia Fredersdorff, Joseph Freeman, Susie Furphy, Sophie Greenlees, Rachel Meyers, Anne Morgan, Charlie Parr, Veronika Vincze, Jess Wright |
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CONCERT #1: INDRA HUGHES |
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CONCERT #2: MARTIN GESTER & ALINE ZYLBERAJCH |
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CONCERT #3: MARIA CLEARY AND JULIA FREDERSDORFF |
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CONCERT #4: COMPASS BRASS |
Event and ticketing details
Date & Time
| Concert #1 - Indra Hughes *SOLD OUT* |
Tue 5 November 1.05pm |
| Concert #2 - Martin Gester & Aline Zylberajch *SOLD OUT* |
Tue 12 November 1.05pm |
| Concert #3 - Maria Cleary & Julia Frederdorff *SOLD OUT* |
Tue 19 November 1.05pm |
| Concert #4 - Compass Brass *SOLD OUT* |
Tue 26 November 1.05pm |
| Concert #5 - Deck the Halls *SOLD OUT* |
Tue 3 December 1.05pm |
Tickets
| Pre-booked | $10.00 Available online until 1 hour prior to the performance unless sold out |
| Door sale | $15.00 Available at the door from 1 hour prior to the performance unless sold out |
| Companion Card Holder | Free |
Booking Fees
| Online bookings | $0.75 per booking. Our ticketing provider, Humanitix, passes on a small booking fee to cover the cost of service and merchant fees. 100% of booking fee profits are donated to charity by Humanitix. |