This recital is a special gala concert as part of the 2009 ‘Treasure of Talents’ festival, organised by the Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia and held under the patronage of the Australian Ambassador to Kuwait.

Date: Saturday 13th June, 2009

Time: 8pm

Venue: Hashemii II Grand Ballroom - Radisson SAS Hotel

Admission: KD 6 - adults, KD 4 - students.  Please call the Radisson SAS Hotel on 25657000

Please visit the Kuwait Chamber Philharmonia’s website at www.kuwaitcp.com.

Date: Sunday 23rd August, 2009

Time: 2.30pm

Venue: Lowland Farm, 70 Brougham Road, Mount Macedon Victoria (View map)

Admission: $40/$35/$25

Bookings and Enquiries: Chapters Bookstore, Gisborne Victoria 3437

• Phone: 03 5428 2566
• Fax: 03 5428 1807

Please visit the Macedon Music website at www.macedonmusic.com for more information, or you can call Lowland Farm on 03 5426 2414.

Program:

• Vasks: Episodi e canto perpetuo

• Schubert: Piano trio No 2 in E flat

The genesis of the concert series, of which this is the final concert, is an instrument – a very special cello. Martin’s cello, built in Naples in 1724, is widely recognised as one of the finest existing instruments of its era with a remarkable amount of its original varnish remaining intact.  One of the greatest bodies of music for the cello is the 5 sonatas of Beethoven which span his youth, middle and old age.

Martin Loveday was born in Zimbabwe, has lived in the UK, enjoyed a long association with The Academy of St Martin in the Fields and is well known in London’s recording studios and for his chamber music.  He has often played to Buckingham audiences.

I am honoured to be given this opportunity to perform with this most respected artist - an exciting way for me to end my series of public performances in the United Kingdom before returning to Australia.

Date: Monday 29th June, 2009

Time: 7.45pm

Venue: Radcliffe Centre, Buckingham

Program:

• Beethoven: ‘Judas Maccabeus’ variations in G for cello and piano
• Chopin: Ballade No.1 in G minor Op.23 for solo piano
• Prokofiev: Sonata in C for cello and piano
• Beethoven: Sonata in F, Op.5 No.1 for cello and piano

This showcase concert, sponsored by the Australian Music Foundation, forms part of the 2009 chelsea:arts festival and will also feature Jacob Cordova (guitar) and Duncan Rock (baritone).

Marking a brand new association with chelsea:arts festival, three rising stars present varied programmes showcasing their considerable talents. The Australian Music Foundation was established in 1980 to offer financial support to outstanding young Australian musicians pursuing postgraduate music courses in leading music education institutions in Europe.

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Mrs. Heather de Haes and the Australian Music Foundation for so generously supporting me throughout my time in London.

Date: Sunday 14th June, 2009

Time: 3pm (approx 75 mins duration)

Venue: The State Apartments, Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4SR

Admission: £20 (to include tea and biscuits)

Bookings and Enquiries: Please click here to be taken to the concert’s official link.

For more information, please visit the official chelsea:arts festival website at www.chelseaartsfestival.org.

My year of study at the Royal College of Music in London is sadly coming to an end.  Here are details of my final exam recital:

Date: Tuesday 16th June, 2009

Time: 12.20pm (approx. 1 hour duration)

Venue: Recital Hall, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS.

Admission: Free

In 2009 the Benaud Trio are thrilled to perform four concerts in the Salon of the new Melbourne Recital Centre. Concerts will feature master-works by Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Ravel plus some of our favourite Australian trios. We are particularly excited to introduce listeners to Peteris Vasks’ transcendental homage to Olivier Messiaen. Concerts will commence at 6pm and are of 1 hour duration.

Date: Saturday August 22nd, 2009

Time: 6pm (1 hour duration)

Venue: The Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Southbank, Victoria.

Admission: $30, $20 concession (pensioners and full-time students)

Bookings:

• Online: www.melbournerecitalcentre.com.au
• Phone: 03 9699 3333
• By mail: DOWNLOAD booking form
• In person: Melbourne Recital Centre Box Office (during business hours)

Program:

• Percy Grainger: Scandinavian Suite for cello and piano
• Franz Schubert: Piano Trio No.2 in E flat

Enquiries: Please visit the Benaud Trio website.

In 2009 the Benaud Trio are thrilled to perform four concerts in the Salon of the new Melbourne Recital Centre. Concerts will feature master-works by Beethoven, Schubert, Mozart and Ravel plus some of our favourite Australian trios. We are particularly excited to introduce listeners to Peteris Vasks’ transcendental homage to Olivier Messiaen. Concerts will commence at 6pm and are of 1 hour duration.

Date: Wednesday July 29th, 2009

Time: 6pm (1 hour duration)

Venue: The Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, Cnr Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Southbank, Victoria.

Admission: $30, $20 concession (pensioners and full-time students)

Bookings:

• Online: www.melbournerecitalcentre.com.au
• Phone: 03 9699 3333
• By mail: DOWNLOAD booking form
• In person: Melbourne Recital Centre Box Office (during business hours)

Program:

• W.A. Mozart: Piano Trio in C major, K.548
• Peteris Vasks: Episodi e canto perpetuo

Enquiries: Please visit the Benaud Trio website.