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Van Diemen's Band Lunchbox Concert Series

Next date: Thursday, 20 April 2023 | 01:05 PM to 01:50 PM

Van Diemen's Band's immensely popular lunchtime concert series debuts in Burnie with five short-form concerts held in your lunch-break all for the price of a sandwich! Curated by VDB’s artistic director, Julia Fredersdorff, these concerts showcase some of Tassie’s finest musical talent, alongside interstate and international guests, in an eclectic program of music spanning a rich variety of genres and styles. Escape the hustle and bustle and step into an oasis of calm listening to beautiful music in a casual and welcoming setting.

Thursday 20 April - Mini Van Diemen's Band

A pocket-sized version of VDB plays baroque favourites including works by Telemann and Leclair.

Thursday 27 April - Yyan & Emily

Multi-talented guitarist Yyan Ng and experimental violinist and composer, Emily Sheppard play original duos in their unique signature style.

Thursday 4 May - Jacqueline Ward (Soprano)

Soprano Jaqueline Ward takes us back to the salons of the past in a program filled with gems of 19th Century Song Books.

Thursday 11 May - Meyers & McNamara

Violinist Rachel Meyers, and Piano Accordionist Dave McNamara offer Klezmer and other Jewish music traditions together with original compositions. This Lunchbox comes with extra spice!

Thursday 18 May - One Piano, Four Hands!

Karen Smithies piano and Jennifer Marten-Smith piano

A concert with not one pianist at the helm, but two! A dazzling journey through music for four-hand piano.