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10 October, 2024
Classical music comes to Mortlake
Adelaide born musicians Jonathon Glonek and Nicky Poznak are bringing world class virtuoso programs to Mortlake this month.
The duo will bring ‘Great classics for violin and piano’ to Soliders Memorial Hall on Tuesday, October 22 from 7.30pm.
Mr Glonek began performing as a violinist at age seven, and has since enjoyed a career spanning 53 years with a 130 different programs under his belt.
He has performed in many parts of the world, earning glowing reviews for not only his rich, powerful sound and intense musical style but also a particular approach which makes classical music accessible.
Living back in Australia after many years abroad, Mr Glonek said performing in the regions was part of his desire to travel the nation.
“Country people are the backbone of the nation, and I can’t think of a better way to get to know Australia,” he said.
“I’ve given many concerts elsewhere in the world and I’m glad I have made it back home in time to have this experience.
“Classical music is such a difficult undertaking - I not only find myself practising for longer hours, but also with much greater care despite my experience.
“Being an instrumentalist is an entire lifestyle with diet and exercise very much central to the preparation process and keeping the machine oiled.
“At the end of the day, you have to make it work for the audience as a form of entertainment or it is a waste of time.”
The program he’s bringing to country towns draws on some of the greatest classical works ever written including the violin concerto by Felix Mendelssohn, sonatas by Beethoven and Franck, with a series of Nocturne Themed miniatures by Chopin, Debussy and Faure.
“It makes sense to go for the major works of the repertoire and deliver world class programs in our visits to regional Australia,” Mr Glonek said.
“The audiences are a delight to perform for and really appreciate hearing this level of music.”
Pianist Nicky Poznak, who is currently undertaking advanced studies at the University of Adelaide, and Mr Glonek had met last year at a recital.
“She’d chosen a master work which is notoriously difficult; Carnaval by Schuman,” he said.
“Everyone was waiting for her to show up and she came flying through the door from the car park, went straight to the piano without a word and gave a powerful account of this difficult work.
“It was very impressive and unusual to see not only such a great command of the instrument but also the rich intense sound and deep characterful musicality.
“I’ve not a doubt that she will become a performing artist of great note.”
Tickets are $40, and can be purchased online at www.trybooking.com/CVLNR.
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