This movement proved particularly tricky, as its melody sounded so similar to the original, barring one exception: the downbeat was skipped, bringing this 18th-century piece into modern times.Īlthough much of Richter’s recomposed concerto was unfamiliar and new, fragments of Vivaldi’s tunes were interspersed throughout. In “Winter” especially, Hope’s fingers dashed across the bow of his violin, with the entire string section following close behind. A complex concerto, at times the music is gentle and delicate, but at others, the tempo is incredibly quick. But just imagine the grueling work Hope had to go through, retraining his fingers and his memory to play Richter’s notes. An incredible performer, one would assume that Richter’s avant-garde remix is the only Four Seasons Hope has ever heard or played. This year’s venues span the city and include the Odeon Theatre, the In The Hanging Garden precinct, Federation Concert Hall, Princes Wharf 1, the Baha’i Centre, Hobart Town Hall, Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Hobart Library and Long Beach in Sandy Bay.Enter Daniel Hope, our star violinist. We can’t wait to light the fires again this June.” This year’s festival will be a reflection of the past decade, and while much has changed, our desire to celebrate the longest nights and embrace winter in Tasmania hasn’t wavered.
“The tenth edition will include the return of Dark Park, a large-scale art program, eight nights of Winter Feast and a massive music program.
“The last few years have been challenging, and heavily impacted by COVID, so to finally be in a position to again release a full two-week festival program feels overwhelming,” said Carmichael.
This year will be the final for the festival’s founder and Creative Director The edgy midwinter festival’s program is on display from today. Dark Moforeturns to Nipaluna/Hobart from 8–22 June 2023.
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