Huntington Estate Music Festival – Reflections

Huntington Estate Music Festival – Reflections

While I was at the Huntington Estate Music Festival there was (obviously) much discussion about the music and performers (as well as the wine and other random topics).

I took my own notes that formed a personal list of ‘awards’ from the festival:

  • Perkiness – Genevieve Lacey (recorder)
  • Emotional – Stefan Heinemeyer (cello)
  • Expressive face – Lars Ulrik Mortensen (harpsichord)
  • Would love to hear again – Ray Chen and Dene Olding playing Eugene Ysaye’s Sonata for Two Violins in A minor.
  • Was great to hear – Ross Edwards‘ String Quartet no 2, ‘Shekina Fantasy’ played beautifully by the Goldner String Quartet. Commissioned by grandpa, Ken Tribe, and played by his favourite string quartet.

That said, there wasn’t a performance that I didn’t enjoy hearing. Carl Vine‘s music direction sent us all on a journey over the 5 days. The performances were connected with ‘In Conversation’ sessions before the evening concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday [pictured]. It was great to hear the musicians talk about their lives.

While some of the concerts were broadcast live, some will also be aired on ABC Classic in March 2011.

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