DATE: Saturday 24 May, 2025
TIME: 1:30 – 2:30pm, Afternoon tea 2:30 – 3:30pm
COST: $38/$32
Details
Join CSO Bassoonist, Ben Hoadley as he charts a journey through the fascinating history of the Bassoon – the deepest member of the woodwind family.
Ben is the next feature artist in Tuggeranong Arts Centre’s Saturday Salon series – a charming Saturday afternoon music series that showcases a solo instrument and invites people to stay for afternoon tea and chat with the artists.
Explore the instruments rich and dynamic repertoire through a presentation of works, from the Baroque and Classical periods, alongside a program of contemporary pieces by Canberra composers Larry Sitsky and Sally Whitwell, and several of Hoadley’s own compositions.
Find out why the Bassoon has been beloved as a solo instrument by composers for centuries. For the Baroque repertoire, he will be joined by Ariana Odermatt on harpsichord.
Ben is the principal bassoonist with the Canberra Symphony and a well-known performer across Australia – as guest principal with the Sydney Symphony, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Ensemble Offspring, Australia Ensemble among others. He has appeared at the Canberra International Music Festival, Four Winds Festival, Adelaide and Sydney Festivals and regularly as a soloist on ABC Classic FM.
About the Artist
Ben Hoadley is principal bassoonist with the Canberra Symphony and is a well known performer across Australia as guest principal with the Sydney Symphony, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Ensemble Offspring, Australia Ensemble and many others. He has appeared at the Canberra International Music Festival, Four Winds Festival, Adelaide and Sydney Festivals and regularly as a soloist on ABC Classic FM.
Ben Hoadley, Bassoonist. Image Milena Parobczy
Notes
*The Tuggeranong Arts Centre Theatre is raked steeply. People with mobility issues are advised that the top two and bottom two rows are the most easily accessible. Please advise us if you have mobility issues and we can direct you to your seats.