Dandenong Ranges Orchestra - SCHUBERTIADE

SCHUBERTIADE (noun 1. A social gathering whose primary purpose is the performance of the music of Schubert and where the music of no other composer is played.)

The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra is a community-based orchestra that has been bringing classical music to the hills area of Yarra Ranges for almost fourty years. Membership is drawn from local (and wider) professional and amateur musicians of all ages and abilities who come together to enjoy playing the classical repertoire under the baton of a professional musical director.

Virtually unknown to the wider world throughout his short lifetime nearly all performances of Franz Peter Schubert’s music took place within the private houses of his friends in the artistic circles of early 19th century Vienna. These gatherings were affectionately known as “Schubertiades”

Performing the 3rd Symphony in D Major (D 200) and selections from the opera/ballet “Rosamunde” this concert celebrates the work of a most unique composer for whom everyone who loves classical music reserves a soft spot in their hearts.

Conductor: Alexander Vengerovski

Alexander began his musical training in violin and percussion at the Kharkov Special Music School in Ukraine going on to train at the Russian Academy of Music in Moscow. Until his move to Australia in 1999 he was the principal percussionist of the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra.

He has a Master of Music (conducting) from the University of Melbourne, Conservatorium of Music under Benjamin Northey. His orchestral involvement in Australia includes engagements with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Pops Orchestra, Maroondah Symphony Orchestra and Casey Philharmonic Orchestra. Alexander Vengerovski has been the Music Director of the Dandenong Ranges Orchestra since 2018

Soloist: Nick Seidenman, Tenor

A versatile and multilingual artist, Australian-American tenor Nick Seidenman is based in Melbourne and has performed extensively in opera (Amato Opera NY, Palm Beach Opera, Melbourne Opera, Opera Australia) and in concerts and recitals. comprises Classical, Music Theatre, Art song and Folk music.

Nick recently finished GBD Productions' regional Victoria tour of L'Elisir D'Amore singing the role of Nemorino, and appeared as Mozart himself in Victoria Chorale / Art of Sound's sold-out Mozart vs Salieri concert at the Melbourne Recital Center.

Program

Symphony No. 3 in D Major - D 200

Selections from “Rosamunde” – D 797

“Serenade” (Ständchen) - D 957