J. S. Bach, Violin Sonata No. 3 in C major, III. Largo, IV. Allegro assai

Piazzolla, Tango Études No. 3, 4 and 5

Prokofiev, Sonata for Solo Violin, Op. 115

About Rachael:

Rachael Kwa began studying violin and piano at the age of four, completing the majority of her musical education in Orange under the tutelage of Lorraine Moxey and Anne Stevens. After a move to Sydney to study with Janet Davies, Rachael graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, completing a Bachelor of Music Performance with First Class Honours.

During her time at the Conservatorium, Rachael was awarded numerous scholarships, including the Martha Eglit Bequest at the behest of the Dean, the Margaret Henderson Music Trust Major Prize and the Henderson Travellers Bequest, enabling an intensive period of chamber music study across Europe. Moreover, as a member of the Cumberland Quartet, Rachael appeared in masterclasses for Midori Gotō and Nicola Benedetti, as well as members of the Takács, Brodsky, Vienna Philharmonic, Goldner and Borodin Quartets. As a soloist, Rachael has performed with the Woollahra Philharmonic Orchestra and the Australian Doctors Orchestra.

Rachael has recently collaborated with composer and conductor Kirsten Milenko to perform her latest composition, Lapse, as part of a recording project with the ABC and is excited to be returning to the Australian National Academy of Music in Melbourne for her final year of study under the expert guidance of Dr Robin Wilson.

Rachael is a featured artists at the 2022 Orange Chamber Music Festival, performing 'Fantasie' together with American harpist Emily Granger. This is an exclusive event for Platinum and Gold Festival Pass Holders.

About the Presenter:

Alianza Concert Series 'Live in Orange' is presented by Alianza Music Management, with some events co-presented with Live at Yours Pty Ltd Regional Touring.

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Next Event:

March 5, 2:30pm Romantic Misfits and Quartet : The Winther Quartet