Our next concert  

Aura Go, Pianist

The Mary Reid Tribute Concert in association with Musica Viva

In Friendship and Memory explores the intimate world of friendship through music, tracing a personal thread of affection, memory and artistic kinship. Carlos Guastavino’s Mis Amigos is an enchanting set of ten musical portraits of friends, while each of Lili Boulanger’s evocative and poignant Trois Morceaux is dedicated to a dear friend of the composer. Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Schumann, Op. 9, written during his deep friendship with Robert and Clara Schumann, form a poignant homage to a mentor in decline. Composed within the final six months of Schubert’s life, the Drei Klavierstücke, D. 946 contains music of profound interiority and tenderness. The work was published posthumously by Johannes Brahms in an act of admiration and artistic friendship across time. The rarely heard Six Pieces by neglected Swedish composer Hélène Tham continue the theme of legacy and rediscovery—inventive, expressive miniatures that speak with compelling freshness. Together, these works form a musical tapestry woven from affection, remembrance, and quiet acts of devotion.

We would like to acknowledge the support of Musica Viva for this concert.

OUR LAST CONCERT: Larissa Kovalchuk and Anna Dove

Yass Music Club was treated to an unusual and uplifting concert on Sunday August 16 with Larissa Kovalchuk (soprano) and Anna Dove (piano), two Ukrainian artists now living in Australia.

The concert was full of surprises. After standing for the Ukrainian national anthem, it was a thrill to hear Larissa’s outstanding soprano and the wonderful range of tonality and colour she painted with her voice. She gave exquisite renditions of many wonderful arias as well as some beautiful Ukrainian folk songs. Anna Dove played a series of well known piano solos from Chopin, Grieg and the Ukrainian composer, Hanna Havrylets. The bandura was a new instrument for many of us to experience. Somewhere between a harp and lute, it looked incredibly difficult to play, and Larissa is clearly a virtuoso player. We were all surprised to hear the bandura playing “Waltzing Matilda” – and of course we joined in! Perhaps the biggest surprise was the performance by Samson Tomasayshyn, Anna’s son, of “Tico Tico no Fuba” on xylophone. He nailed those Brazilian rhythms! It was a pleasure for Yass Music Club to welcome a number of Ukrainian visitors to the concert.

We would like to acknowledge the support of the Federated Music Clubs of Australia for this concert.

Join Yass Music Club

Yass Music Club membership for 2026 is $155.00 ($145.00 concession) – the same as in 2025. Concerts are free for members (no need to book). Individual concerts are usually $60.00 ($50.00 concession), however the Teddy Tahu Rhodes concert costs $70.00 ($60.00 concession).

Children 16 years and under are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Supper or afternoon tea is provided free of charge at every concert, served by the Yass Hospital Auxiliary.