A workshop with Jane Downer (baroque Oboe), Dr Sally Walker (baroque & modern flute) and Ben Hoadley (baroque & modern bassoon) highlighting J.S. Bach’s unique solo obbligato writing, raising awareness of 18th-century performance practice and techniques, stimulating an appreciation of baroque repertoire and associated sound world and encouraging the art of expressive performance.
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Preise, Jerusalem, den Herrn... Return from Leipzig
25 years of the Canberra Bach Ensemble

J.S. Bach Cantatas BWV 119, 148, 192, 137

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With years of performances around the world, from Berlin to Edinburgh and Chicago to Sydney, extraordinary flute soloist, Sally Walker and acclaimed harpist Emily Granger defy preconceptions with their musical dynamism and skill. From the intricacies of JS Bach and WA Mozart, who wrote a concerto for flute and harp, to the hypnotic and moving works of Erik Satie, Elena Kats-Chernin and Lachlan Skipworth, surrender an hour to old and newer music in the hands of this breathtaking duo, dedicated to anyone who has loved and lost, or ever dreamed of being a composer themselves.

Refreshments will be offered in the JAHM apartment after the concert.

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In January 2023, flautist Sally Walker, oboist Celia Craig, bassoonist Mark Gaydon, hornist Sarah Barrett, violinist Elizabeth Layton, violinist Alison Rayner, violist Stephen King, cellist Thomas Marlin and bassist Robert Nairn recorded three major works of Luigi Boccherini: Flute Quintets Opus 19(G. 425–430) for Flute, 2 Violins, Viola and Cello, (Boccherini attrib.) Quintet in C G.443 for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello, and the Notturno (Sestetto no. 1) in Eb, G. 467 for Oboe or Flute, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola and Double Bass. The album is ready for release, with accompanying concerts in Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide.

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In January 2023, flautist Sally Walker, oboist Celia Craig, bassoonist Mark Gaydon, hornist Sarah Barrett, violinist Elizabeth Layton, violinist Alison Rayner, violist Stephen King, cellist Thomas Marlin and bassist Robert Nairn recorded three major works of Luigi Boccherini: Flute Quintets Opus 19(G. 425–430) for Flute, 2 Violins, Viola and Cello, (Boccherini attrib.) Quintet in C G.443 for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello, and the Notturno (Sestetto no. 1) in Eb, G. 467 for Oboe or Flute, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola and Double Bass. The album is ready for release, with accompanying concerts in Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide.

Ticket and venue details here.

In January 2023, flautist Sally Walker, oboist Celia Craig, bassoonist Mark Gaydon, hornist Sarah Barrett, violinist Elizabeth Layton, violinist Alison Rayner, violist Stephen King, cellist Thomas Marlin and bassist Robert Nairn recorded three major works of Luigi Boccherini: Flute Quintets Opus 19(G. 425–430) for Flute, 2 Violins, Viola and Cello, (Boccherini attrib.) Quintet in C G.443 for Flute, Oboe, Violin, Viola and Cello, and the Notturno (Sestetto no. 1) in Eb, G. 467 for Oboe or Flute, Bassoon, Horn, Violin, Viola and Double Bass. The album is ready for release, with accompanying concerts in Canberra, Sydney and Adelaide.

Ticket and venue details here.

ANU Flute Day is back by popular demand! ANU Flute Day has become a key annual gathering of the Canberra flute community, bringing together ANU School of Music and Open School of Music flute students and pre-tertiary flute students from across Canberra and the region with Canberra’s leading flute teachers.

Booking details coming soon

Internationally renowned flautist and educator, Sally Walker is visiting Perth and will present only one flute masterclass whilst over here. This is an amazing opportunity to see her in action as she presents a 2 hour masterclass with four very lucky flute student participants. Observers are very welcome and encouraged to attend.

WA Classical Music Connect embodies the transformative power of music to transcend boundaries and forge connections that enrich the fabric of our community. These events showcase a diverse array of talent, featuring both local virtuosos and internationally renowned artists.

Sally Walker (flute) and YiYun Loei (piano) will perform works by: Johann Sebastian Bach, Cesar Franck, Sergei Prokofiev, Gabriel Fauré and Lachlan Skipworth.

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Sally Walker (flute) and Chris Allan (piano) present 2 Newcastle concerts (4.30 pm and 7 pm) in “Twilight Music in the Studio”. Works by J.S. and W.F. Bach, Bartók, Kats-Chernin, Skipworth and Whitwell.

Sally Walker (flute) and Chris Allan (piano) present 2 Newcastle concerts (4.30 pm and 7 pm) in “Twilight Music in the Studio”. Works by J.S. and W.F. Bach, Bartók, Kats-Chernin, Skipworth and Whitwell.

CPE Bach described his father’s house as “like a pigeonry, and just as full of life”, with Johann Sebastian keeping an open house where “no master of music was likely to travel through [Leipzig] without making my father's acquaintance and letting himself be heard by him”. Bach was a genial host, in contrast to his combative relationship with authority. The complex character behind the music we admire so greatly was not always so well regarded during his life, and it was often his rivals who enjoyed the greater success. This program places the genius of Bach’s music beside the composers who most impacted his life and work.

CPE Bach described his father’s house as “like a pigeonry, and just as full of life”, with Johann Sebastian keeping an open house where “no master of music was likely to travel through [Leipzig] without making my father's acquaintance and letting himself be heard by him”. Bach was a genial host, in contrast to his combative relationship with authority. The complex character behind the music we admire so greatly was not always so well regarded during his life, and it was often his rivals who enjoyed the greater success. This program places the genius of Bach’s music beside the composers who most impacted his life and work.

“One of my greatest joys has been my working relationships with composers. I very much enjoy being anything from a bystander to an editor/”workshopper” to a musical sleuth in the compositional process.” Sally Walker presents works by and talks with:

Dr Sally Walker is Senior Lecturer in Performance at the ANU School of Music. She has been a guest teacher at the Instituto Universitario Patagónico de Artes (Argentina), Anton Bruckner Privat Universität Linz (Austria), Royal Irish Academy of Music (Ireland), Kobe University (Japan), Luleå University of Technology (Sweden), Royal Academy of Music (Sweden) the Australian National Academy of Music.

An all Australian program for this year’s Australian Flute Festival. Works by: Whitwell, Stanhope and Kats-Chernin

This concert features New Music for Flute, Viola, Trumpet, and Voice. Performed by Sally Walker, Scott Davie, Justin Lingard, Lucy Carrigy-Ryan, Heather Keens, Edward Neeman and Miroslav Bukovsky.

Sally Walker (flute), Minah Choe (cello) and Daniel Herscovitch (piano) in recital. Trios by Haydn, Farrenc and Weber.

• ANU Flute Day is back by popular demand! ANU Flute Day has become a key annual gathering of the Canberra flute community, bringing together ANU School of Music and Open School of Music flute students and pre-tertiary flute students from across Canberra and the region with Canberra’s leading flute teachers.
  
  The day will feature the following esteemed Canberra flautists and teachers:
  
  Dr Sally Walker (Senior Lecturer in Classical Performance [Woodwind] - Australian National University), Kiri Sollis (Flautist - Griffyn Ensemble, Principal Flute - Canberra Symphony Orchestra), Teresa Rabe, Lisa McMahon, Dr Beth Hwang, Rebecca Timoney, Cicilia Kemezys , Jennifer Brian, Kate Murphy, Jodie Petrov and Jane Rayner
  
  Activities:

• Flute ensembles (beginner to professional levels, including an adult amateur ensemble)

• Masterclasses on flute, piccolo and baroque flute

• Jazz Flute Taster

• Historical Instruments Demonstration

• Irish Flute Tune Play Along

• Performance Preparation and managing Performance Anxiety workshop

• Games for young flautists

• End-of-day concert - everyone gets to perform!

  Suitable for: Beginners – professionals. Adult amateurs are encouraged.
  
  Cost: $60
  
  Register now to avoid disappointment! Places are limited, and registrations close COB Friday 11 August. Bookings here
  
  Photo credit: Peter Hislop
  Source: https://music.cass.anu.edu.au/events/anu-flute-day-2023
  
  

In August, the ANU School of Music and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra welcome Violist Tahlia Petrosian for a Canberra musical residency. Tahlia enjoys a multi-faceted career as a soloist, chamber musician, director of KLASSIK underground, creative producer and member of the world-famous Gewandhaus Orchestra Leipzig. Please join us for Chamber Concert: Tahlia Petrosian, Gewandhaus Violist, with ANU staff and students, featuring violist Tahlia Petrosian, flautist Sally Walker (Senior Lecturer in Performance who also played with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra 2003 – 2005), violinist Kirsten Williams (CSO Concertmaster), Rachel Johnston (former member, Australian String Quartet) and the ANU Chamber Orchestra conducted by Tor Frømyhr (CSO Principal Violist).

Images L-R: Tahlia Petrosian (photo by Gert Mothes), ANU Chamber Orchestra performing at The RAG Holmes Tribute Concert, Yass Memorial Hall (photo by Peter Jones).

For part one of KLASSIK underground’s 2023 Illuminate Adelaide encore season, Reverberating Rhythms enlists a select crew of inspired artists from around the country to traverse the parallel worlds of music, poetry and art.

Join Petrosian as she leads this inspired ensemble encompassing flute, viola, harp, and four South Australian percussionists through a hand-picked program of John Cage, Tōru Takemitsu and Sofia Gubaidulina, matched with the blazing live visuals of acclaimed video artist Tim Gruchy.

The result promises to be a remarkable concert experience infusing KLASSIK underground’s globetrotting spirit with a shot of Australian talent.

Join Central Coast Conservatorium of Music graduate and composer Jen Hankin (The Emerald Ruby) and renowned flautist Sally Walker for a pre-recording preview concert of five captivating flute duets commissioned by ABC Classic at Robert Knox Hall on Monday 10 July.

Join The Emerald Ruby (Jen Hankin – Composer) and Sally Walker (Associate artist) at Maitland Regional Gallery for a pre recording showcase of “Finding Fondness”, a collection five duets commissioned by ABC Classic and Jazz as part of the Composer Commission fund.

Franz Schubert - Variations on Trockne Blümen in E minor, Op. 160
Sally Greenaway - Of Moths and Moonlight
Serge Prokofiev - Sonata in D, Op. 94

Leading Australian flautist Walker is a performer, academic and educator who has performed with many of Europe’s leading orchestras and is a longstanding guest principal with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Paired with multi award-winning Milton who studied in Sydney, Russia and the USA, they promise an enchanting program works from Schubert, Prokofiev, and Sally Greenaway.

Program

Igor Stravinsky, Octet (1923)

Per Nörgard, Wie ein Kind (Like a Child) (1980)

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Franz Schubert, Octet (1824)

Program

Maurice Ravel, Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite) (1910)

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Berthold Brecht, The Children’s Crusade (1939)

Benjamin Britten, The Children’s Crusade, based on B. Brecht (1969)

Sam Weiss, Deine Mami (2021)



Artists

Sally Walker, piccolo

James Wannan, viola

Luminescence Children’s Choir, directed by AJ America

Stephanie and Edward Neeman, piano

Veronica Milroy, organ

Veronica Bailey, Thomas Chalker, Valdas Cameron, Oliver Feitz, Demi Katheklakis and Emma Piva, percussion

with Christopher Carroll, narrator

Program

Maurice Ravel, Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose Suite) (1910)

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Berthold Brecht, The Children’s Crusade (1939)

Benjamin Britten, The Children’s Crusade, based on B. Brecht (1969)

Sam Weiss, Deine Mami (2021)



Artists

Sally Walker, piccolo

James Wannan, viola

Luminescence Children’s Choir, directed by AJ America

Stephanie and Edward Neeman, piano

Veronica Milroy, organ

Veronica Bailey, Thomas Chalker, Valdas Cameron, Oliver Feitz, Demi Katheklakis and Emma Piva, percussion

with

Christopher Carroll, narrator

“Sweet Melodies and Angry Tempests”

Antonio Vivaldi - Allegro from Concerto RV 576

Georg Frideric Handel - Aria Sweet Bird

Alessandro Marcello - Concerto in D minor [Note: mvts 2 & 3 w/out rpt]

Jacopo Peri - Tu dormi, e 'l dolce sonno

Georg Philipp Telemann - Concerto in E minor

Johann Sebastian Bach - Aria Die Seele ruht in Jesu Händen

Antonio Vivaldi - Aria In furore iustissimae irae

Giuseppe Tartini - Grave from Concerto in E major

Giovanni Stefani - Madrigal Bella mia questo core


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