Musica Viva Presents Recorder Virtuoso Genevieve Lacey And Harp Extraordinaire Marshall Mcguire

One of the world’s leading recorder players, Genevieve Lacey, and one of Australia’s most sensational harpists, Marshall McGuire, will bring the unique combination of recorder and harp to stages across the country in Bower, from 10th to 26th July.

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*IMPORTANT CONCERT UPDATE FROM MUSICA VIVA*

Due to the developing COVID-19 situation and restrictions, we are sadly no longer able to present Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire in Perth, Sydney. Brisbane, Canberra and Newcastle. However, we would be delighted for you to join us online to watch the performance. The online concert will be aired on Saturday 24 July at 7pm AEST.

We appreciate your understanding in these unpredictable times and share your disappointment. We always attempt to act in the best interests of our artists, staff and audiences. If you have any queries or wish to receive a refund, credit or donate your ticket please contact Musica Viva Box Office – boxoffice@musicaviva.com.au

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Originally conceived as a project for the recording studio, Lacey was approached by Musica Viva’s Artistic Director Paul Kildea and asked if she could reconceive the work for the stage and live performances.

The program, which is comprised of 15 shorter pieces from 13 composers, is a juxtaposition of old and new music, including new Australian work. Some of the new works have been specially commissioned by Lacey, with composers helping create a new suite of music for this relatively unusual, yet beautiful, combination of instruments.

The performance involves amplified sound effects and recorded sounds, as well lighting design to highlight each piece.

Lacey said, “Bower is full of hope. It’s a musical sanctuary — early music alongside newly commissioned treasures, being brought to life for audiences for the first time. Working closely with lighting designer, Nik Pajanti, and my dear colleague and friend, Marshall McGuire, with whom I’ve been playing for 20 years, we’re creating a poetic, contemplative world.”

As a recorder virtuoso, Lacey makes regular appearances as a soloist with Australian and international orchestras (Australian Chamber Orchestra, City of London Sinfonia, Tapiola Sinfonietta and Concerto Copenhagen, Melbourne, Tasmanian and Adelaide Symphony), has performed for Queen Elizabeth II in Westminster Abbey, and as a concerto soloist in the Royal Albert Hall for BBC Proms.

McGuire studied at the Victorian College of the Arts, the Paris Conservatoire, and the Royal College of Music, London. In his career, he has commissioned and premiered more than 100 new works for harp. McGuire has performed with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, English String Orchestra, Les Talens Lyriques, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and Melbourne Symphony, and has appeared at international festivals including Aldeburgh, Melbourne, Milan, Geneva, Brighton, Moscow, Vienna, Huddersfield and Adelaide.

BOWER - GENEVIEVE LACEY & MARSHALL MCGUIRE

Where: Newcastle City Hall

When: Monday 26th July, 7:30pm (cancelled*)

Tickets for Genevieve Lacey and Marshall McGuire are on sale now via musicaviva.com.au.