After its first successful seasons in 2007 and 2008, the Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival is back this year, bigger and better than ever!

For three days in June (18^th-20^th) audiences will be treated to an exciting program of fine music performed by outstanding Australian musicians. And of course there's no better venue for great music than North Stradbroke Island - "Straddie" - with its stunning bushland serenity, beautiful beaches, and "away from it all" atmosphere.

As established in the first seasons, the informality and warmth of these concerts blend perfectly with Straddie's classic Australian beach-side charm. You can join the performers after the concerts for a chat and a glass of wine, or listen to them prepare at the open rehearsals. And there'll be classes, workshops and special events as well.

The exciting line-up of performers includes talented young musicians from the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and the iconic, intriguing Freshwater Trio from Melbourne.

The varied music program ranges from rich, much-loved favourites of the classical repertoire to new music at the cutting edge of current composition. In just three days we'll hear the delights of Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms and Chopin, as well as 20^th century moderns like Austria's Arnold Schoenberg and Australia's Peter Sculthorpe, right through into the new millennium with Gordon Kerry's piano trio and Elena Kats Chernin's "Charleston Noir".  And these are only some of the musical treasures on offer!

Come for an unforgettable weekend of fine music in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty.

·          See the latest updates on the website www.stradmusic.org

·          For musical & performer enquiries contact

Festival Director Rachel Smith, 3892 1575

·          For sponsorship information contact

Sponsor Co-ordinator Sue Ellen Carew,  3870 9694

Tickets will be available from:

radio station 4MBS Classic FM, 3847 1717 (9am-5pm, 7 days a week),

or online at 4mbs.com.au

and Point Lookout News

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