Not to miss this exquisite concert by Italian artist Gianfranco Bortolato and Australian pianist Anthony Halliday.
“A real revelation ; his interpretation is rich in poetry and sweet sound … a poetic interpretation particularly in the second movement of Albinoni’s divine … .. Bortolato obtains melancholic, delicate and sweet tones, with impeccable musicality and a contagious joy of playing”(The Times)
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Gianfranco Bortolato was born 1964 in Venice,Italy where he received his first oboe lessons from Bruno Baldan when he was eleven years old gaining Diploma with honours from “B.Marcello Conservatoire in Venice. Read more
The gifted pianist and organist Anthony Halliday has given numerous piano and organ recitals and concerto performances throughout Europe and Australasia, including performances at Westminster and St. Paul’s Cathedrals in London, Cologne Cathedral, St. Peter’s Basilica Rome, Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Concert Hall. He has also given special performances in the presence of Pope John Paul II, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Eminence Cardinal Hume of Westminster and other dignitaries.
Free event. RSVP essential. T 98665931; E iicmelbourne@esteri.it
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