Emotion from every note

With a repertoire spanning centuries, continents and genres, classical guitarists Slava and Leonard Grigoryan will return to Warragul on Saturday, February 8.

The Grigoryan Brothers will honour artists who have fuelled their passion in two-hour program “Past, Present and Future” at the West Gippsland Arts Centre from 8pm.

With amazing telepathy and the ability to draw emotion from every note, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan are justifiably regarded as Australia’s finest classical guitarists.

It is not uncommon to hear painters, sculptors, writers and musicians speak of how their art flows through them, not from them - they are mere conduits. And so it is for the Grigoryan Brothers whose performances are marked by an intangible connection to the soul of the music they play.

While it is their individual and combined artistry that brings the music alive, they are forever grateful to the composers and arrangers who have provided the framework for their performances.

For this performance, the “past” will include favourite works from their back catalogue of recordings – from Bach to Towner, from Tchaikovsky to Lovelady.

The “present” will be met by their own compositions and arrangements, including a selection from the soundtrack to the movie “A Boy Called Sailboat” which they wrote and recorded. The movie has won several awards including best best director and best screenplay at the prestigious Boston Film Festival.

For the “future”, audiences will have the opportunity to hear works from Slava and Leonard’s next recording project. It includes Handel keyboard suites masterfully arranged for them by their father Edward.

Tickets are $50 for general, $47 for concession, $45 for members and $25 for youth under 18 years.

For bookings or further information, contact the West Gippsland Arts Centre boxoffice on 5624 2456 or visit wgac.com.au.