A classical and cultural reset in the composition realm
INTERWEAVING their cultural and classical music Chilean-born pianist and composer Daniel Rojas and Ensemble Apex String Quartet are commencing the Macquarie Conservatorium concert series with Latin American rhythms.
Director Vivienne Winther says the musicians are actively performing together in Sydney and are excited to bring their performance to a regional landscape.
Vivienne said the concert aims to bring a diverse range of music integrating with classical style and mending with different genres.
“Daniel is a spectacular pianist and composer who releases a lot of his original works, but he also makes arrangements by other composers and interweaves it with his own work,” she said, emphasising Ensemble Apex String Quartet will bring a youth element to classical music.
Daniel is set to reimagine Latin America’s most-loved music through piano and supported by Ensemble Apex String Quartet led by violinist Anna da Silva Chen.
“Their arrangements of soulful works are a heavenly alchemy of tango, mambo, salsa and Andean folk music fused with classical sensibilities,” and the program features music from Daniel’s recent release ‘Bliss of Heaven: Music of the New World’.
“This concert will be both
something new and different for our Dubbo audience and I think people will enjoy it a lot.”
Vivienne said the venue is quite small and intimate which allows the audience to feel connected to the artists performing, “I think both the artists and the audience enjoy the feeling of being personal with the music.”
“It also brings a more relaxed and casual atmosphere to the venue.”
Vivienne believes a lot of younger people are drawn into classical music through the efforts of younger performers, and says it’s vital to bring in a range of national and international acts to continue to inspire music growth and interest.
“It definitely adds to the cultural landscape, and I think a lot of artists enjoy performing regionally because it’s something they don’t often get to experience,” she said.
Vivienne acknowledges Musica Viva as being a partner for five of the six concerts throughout the year and making regional touring possible.
“Everyone is really excited to perform again, it’s been a terrible two years so we’re all looking forward to what is to come in the year.”
Daniel Rojas and Ensemble Apex String Quartet will be performing at Macquarie Conservatorium on Friday 25, February at 7.30pm.
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