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Hello!
We have been working very hard behind the scenes to create a new Festival feel for your enjoyment in 2015. Putting all the great F’s back into CIMF, such as Fun, Fine music and musicians, Fine dining, Fabulous Friends and of course a great Festival atmosphere.
Save the Dates:
Open Garden Scheme Fundraiser: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November
A wonderful opportunity to wander in the fabulous garden at 50 Golden Grove, Red Hill, ACT as part of the Open Garden Scheme. Entry is $8 a head (children are free) and proceeds will be donated to the Canberra International Music Festival.
Palerang Fundraiser Lunch: Saturday 15th November.
Come and join us for a lovely lunch in fabulous surroundings at Palerang. Half way between Bungendore and Braidwood, the lunch will feature musicians from the Canberra International Music Festival, led by Roland Peelman in a lovely heritage homestead and garden. More details to follow.
And of course……Festival 2015: May 1st to 10th
Moving Office
Ainslie Arts Centre is about to undergo some much needed renovations, during which time CIMF will be roommates with the Australian National Eisteddfod, in room 4 of the Ainslie Arts Centre. We will be moving late September and resuming new office space within the AAC sometime late January or early February. We shall keep you posted.
Thank You
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and supporters for your generous donations for Festival 2015. Your early support increases the quality of our Festival by ensuring we get the best value for money through securing early bookings for services. Your commitment and involvement makes our job much easier. Thank you!
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Upcoming Performances by our Friends:
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In a rare soloistic performance, an augmented Song Company and chamber ensemble, Ironwood combine to present Johann Sebastian Bach’s magnificent Mass in B Minor featuring one voice per part vocal scoring. Widely regarded as one of the supreme achievements of classical music, this monumental work completed at the end of his life combines Bach’s stylistic and technical brilliance.
When: Saturday 25 October, 6pm
Where: St Christopher’s Cathedral
Tickets: http://bit.ly/1piT8H3
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Larry Sitsky
80th Birthday at the Carillon
Wednesday 24th September 2014
12:30pm – 1:20pm
Great program so take a picnic to enjoy this concert and the work of a great man.
Happy Birthday Larry.
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Nellie Melba: Queen of Song
Soprano Louise Page and pianist Phillipa Candy bring the legendary Australian diva to life in this enthralling show.
“This is something all Australians should see”.
In the seven years since this show was created for the Canberra International Music Festival, it has had scores of performances and toured Australia as part of Musica Viva’s Countrywide Program.
Dame Nellie Melba will make one final appearance in Canberra in a fundraising concert for the Newborn Intensie Care Foundation, Canberra Hospital.
Saturday October 18th 2014, 3pm
Wesley Uniting Church
National Cct, Forrest ACT
Tickets $20. Available only at the door.
The Newborn Intensive Care Foundation is a local charity that raises money for medical equipment, research and Nurse education to help give the ACT and Southern NSW’s critically ill newborn babies, the best chance to lead healthy, normal lives.
* 100% VOLUNTARY – so no administration costs
* 100% LOCAL – so the money stays in Canberra *
100% of MONEY DONATED DIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDATION GOES TO HELPING CRITICALLY ILL NEWBORN BABIES OF THE CANBERRA REGION www.newborn.org.au
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