Cygnus Arioso presents Mendelssohn Octet

Sometimes, music calls out to be played, and our only response is to create space for its magic.

Join us for an enchanting evening centered around Mendelssohn's magnificent Octet, a true masterpiece of chamber music composed when he was just sixteen! 🌟 This work shines with youthful imagination, brilliance, and joy, requiring extraordinary connection and dialogue among the eight talented musicians.

The concert will commence with a piece from our recent July Chamber Sessions repertoire, highlighting our belief that performances are part of an ongoing artistic journey. The music we explore together transforms into the melodies we share, fostering a deeper bond between the musicians, repertoire, and audience.

Rather than simply gravitating towards the familiar or immediately gratifying, we dedicate ourselves to nurturing pieces that reveal their beauty over time. Great music deserves to be experienced, revisited, and passed down through generations.

We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to this next chapter of our musical journey!

Members:
🎻 Akiko Miyazawa - Violin
🎻 Andie Mendham - Violin
🎻 Siobhan Makinson - Violin
🎻 Anika Collins - Violin
🎻 Alix Hamilton - Viola
🎻 Noah Furtado - Viola
🎶 Finlay Labuschagne - Violoncello
🎶 Emma Luckley - Violoncello
🎸 Oakley Paul - Double Bass

📍 Location:
161 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, Australia 6009

🔗 Get your tickets here! — Limited availability, so please RSVP responsibly!