Julian joins stage for a night of Bliss

CAMERATA – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra promises its trademark energy as it takes Julian Bliss to the Concert Hall stage.

Internationally acclaimed clarinet soloist Julian Bliss joins Camerata for a night of Bliss.

Born in the UK, Julian started playing the clarinet age 4, going on to study in the USA at the University of Indiana and then in Germany under Sabine Meyer. The breadth and depth of his artistry are reflected in the diversity and distinction of his work.

In recital and chamber music, he has played at most of the world’s leading festivals and venues including Gstaad, Mecklenburg Vorpommern, Verbier, Wigmore Hall (London) and Lincoln Center (New York).

As a soloist, current performances include concerts with the Sao Paolo Symphony, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of Paris, BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Auckland Philharmonic and London Philharmonic.

Find yourself drawn to a relaxed, smoky, honky-tonk jazz piano bar, or somewhere across the ethereal American prairies, as Copland’s Clarinet Concerto evokes these and many other influences.

Commissioned by the King of Swing and legendary jazz clarinettist Benny Goodman, the work is infused with the spirit of Brazilian folk music that Copland heard while travelling in Latin America when writing the piece.

Opening the concert is Beethoven’s Serioso Quartet which is both punchy and packed with the excitement and drama that has come to be associated with this composer. Paquito’s sublime tango-flavoured work will be followed by Camerata’s passionate string sound in Mahler’s exquisite Adagietto – heart-wrenching, dramatic and tender all in one.

Performing without a conductor, Camerata’s players have established a reputation for passionate, exciting performances that engage audiences of all ages, whatever their experience.

You can catch this amazing performance on Saturday, August 11, at the Empire Church Theatre.

For bookings, contact 1300 655 299 or visit www.empiretheatre.com.au.