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Program to include
A single musical line, unfolding. In the hands of Timo-Veikko Valve (“Call me Tipi”), the cello becomes storyteller, architect and singer. His playing has been praised for its “burnished tone and expressive depth” and its “clarity and poise.” This program follows the idea of variation across centuries and continents. Older music by JS Bach, Giuseppe Colombi and Jean Sibelius sits alongside newer voices. Music shaped by repetition, memory and quiet transformation.
Anne Cawrse
Ruby
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J.S. Bach
Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007
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Kate Moore
Lidy’s Piece
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J.S. Bach
Adagio from Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001
Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti
ko’u inoa
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Kaija Saariaho
Dreaming Chaconne
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Giuseppe Colombi
Chiacona
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Jean Sibelius
Theme and Variations
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Iain Grandage
Some nights there are no words?
Artists
SXS thanks our 2026 Instrument Chair Donors Piano: Susan and Paul Garside and Dr Michelle Butler, James Butler Medical, Daniel Butler KC Cello: Marion Pender and Marg O'Donnell AO Violin: Cass and Ian George Flute: Shirley Leuthner Clarinet: Jenny Blake Viola: Dr Philip Dubois and Leanda Elliot, First Nations Program Donors Marion Pender, Kay Feeney and Andrea Larkin Education Program Donors: Margaret Schindler Vocal Scholarship Donor, Carolyn Mason; Next Gen Program Donors, Dr Siok Tan and Judith Duggan.