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Concert 1: Hayes Collective

Step into an intimate world of chamber music

Saturday 13th March, 2027 at 7.00 pm

The R.A.G. and Katherine Holmes Tribute Concert in association with Musica VIva

Hayes Collective offers a program for flute, cello, and piano spanning three centuries of virtuoso offerings reimagined for this unique combination, brought to us by:

Rosie Gallagher (Flute)
Chris Pidcock (Cello)
Lee Dionne (Piano)

The program begins with a spirited Trio Sonata by Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach, a lesser-known but no less gifted son of J.S. Bach from the mid 18th-century, before jumping forward in time to a set of art songs by Alma Mahler and Alban Berg from the peak of Viennese expressionism, arranged exquisitely for flute, cello, and piano by our pianist Lee Dionne. The evening culminates in Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, a work that celebrates both the virtuosity of the piano as well as the ability of all three instruments to join together in both tenderness and passion. An evening of chamber music at its finest.

It will be particularly special for Yass Music Club, as Chris Pidcock will be playing R.A.G. Holmes’ cello, which he plays on loan from the Holmes Family.  Dr. R.A.G.Holmes was one of the founders of Yass Music Club, and President for many years.

Program

Friedrich Christoph Friedrich BACH Trio Sonata in D Major, W. VII/4 B. 29
Alma MAHLER / Alban BERG Four Songs (arr. Lee Dionne)
Felix MENDELSSOHN Piano Trio No. 1 in D minor, Op. 4

Presented in association with Musica Viva

OUR LAST CONCERT: Aura Go “In Friendship and Memory”

The Mary Reid Tribute Concert in association with Musica Viva

Aura Go’s concert “In Friendship and Memory” explored 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. The concert concluded with “Drei klavier stucke” by Schubert, ending on a triumphant note which was a fitting end to this beautiful program. Together, these works form a musical tapestry woven from affection, remembrance, and quiet acts of devotion.

Aura plays with exquisite tenderness and sensitivity. It seems almost impossible to believe that a percussive instrument like the piano can sound so smooth and delicate. It was a privilege to feel so closely embraced by Aura’s performance. Thank you, Aura. Please come back and play for us again.

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

Join Yass Music Club

Yass Music Club membership for 2027 is $155.00 ($145.00 concession) – the same as in 2026. Concerts are free for members (no need to book). Individual concerts are usually $60.00 ($50.00 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.