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Mozart's Clarinet
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The spirit of invention
Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud, cellist Simon Cobcroft and early keyboardist Erin Helyard explore the brave new sounds of eighteenth-century Vienna. Travel back in time with these questing early music specialists to discover Mozart and Beethoven as if for the first time.
Concerts in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra and Sydney. Tickets from $65, or $49 for under 40s and $20 student rush.
Vienna, 1785. The trailblazing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and fiery young virtuoso Ludwig van Beethoven are inspired by the new-fangled clarinet, the cutting-edge fortepiano and the mellow modern ‘cello. In the cafés and salons of Vienna they create new works to share with friends. Works like Mozart’s ‘Kegelstatt’ (Bowling alley) trio, and Beethoven’s ‘Gassenhauer’ (Pop song) trio. They’re playful, irreverent, and utterly brilliant. No wonder these works are loved by musicians and audiences alike.
Brisbane, 2025. Historical clarinettist Nicola Boud, cellist Simon Cobcroft and fortepiano expert Erin Helyard invite you to experience the spirit of invention when they perform these classics as if for the first time. Find out how they might have sounded, and why they are still such favourites with three of Australia’s most vibrant early music specialists.
"Nicola Boud is one of the most sought after historical clarinet players of her generation."
"Erin Helyard shapes the music like you're watching and hearing it being created fresh on the spot for the first time."
Listen to the music before you witness Mozart's Clarinet live.
NICOLA BOUD historical clarinets |
BEETHOVEN Sonata for Fortepiano and Basset Horn, Op. 17 (arr. Friedlowsky) |
Erin Helyard appears courtesy of Pinchgut Opera. Simon Cobcroft appears courtesy of Sydney Symphony Orchestra. |
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Dates & Times
| Brisbane | 15 July 7pm |
| Adelaide | 17 July 7:30pm |
| Perth | 19 July 7:30pm |
| Melbourne | 22 July 7pm |
| Newcastle | 24 July 7:30pm |
| Canberra | 26 July 7pm |
| Sydney | 28 July 7pm |
Location
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