Once Upon a Time in Paris

Andrew Rumsey

Join us for an afternoon of stunning French music, combined with French wine and delectable pastries to top it off!

51F Sunninghill Ave

Seasoned performers Thomas Azoury and Andrew Rumsey join creative forces again to bring you a smorgasbord of beautiful French gems of the classical repertoire. Enjoy this delightful collection of shorter works for clarinet and piano, combined with a delicious afternoon tea afterwards.Having performed together for nearly a decade, Thomas and Andrew bring charm, joie de vivre, and a little tomfoolery to their appearances on stage. They have carefully curated a range of lyrical, virtuosic, and reflective French items for your enjoyment. Don't miss this sumptuous event!Program:1. Cantilène - Cahuzac2. Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Op.167 - Saint-Saëns3. The Doll Song - Offenbach4. La Cathedrale Engloutie - Debussy5. Aria in G minor - Bozza6. Clair de Lune - Debussy7. Solo de Concours - Messager- Interval -1. Canzonetta Op.19 - Pierné2. La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin - Debussy3. Pavane Op.50 - Faure4. Beau Soir - Debussy5. Nocturne in C# minor Op.Posth - Chopin6. Pavane pour une Infante Défunte - Ravel7. Carmen Fantasy - Sarasate/Baldeyrou

Andrew Rumsey is an award-winning classical pianist, accompanist and pedagogue. A Master of Music graduate from the Australian National University, he has performed in China, Italy, Israel, Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Germany and the USA. He has given numerous world premiere performances and performed across the world stage – from Carnegie Hall to the Burning Man Festival. Also holding a Bachelor of Music degree with first-class honours, Andrew has also been awarded diplomas from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music and the Australian Music Examinations Board.
Thomas Azoury is a highly versatile and sought after clarinetist. He has performed with the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Canberra Symphony Orchestra and at the Canberra International Music Festival. Holding diplomas in both clarinet and piano, Thomas studied at the ANU School of Music under the tutelage of renowned clarinetist, Alan Vivian. After graduating with his Bachelor of Music, Thomas continued his studies in Melbourne with David Griffiths, Philip Arkinstall and Paul Champion. Thomas enjoys a varied portfolio of orchestral, chamber and solo musical engagements.

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