EVENTS
Paganini Marathon
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No. 1 : Shannon Rhodes
E major Andante, Nicknamed "The Arpeggio", this composition matches chordal playing with ricochet across all 4 strings. The piece opens in E major and then quickly transitions into an E minor development section, where descending scales in thirds are introduced.
No. 2 : Louise Sandercock
B minor Moderato. The second caprice focuses on detache with many string crossings across non-adjacent strings.
No. 3 : Lisa Smith
E minor Sostenuto/Presto/Sostenuto. Caprice No. 3 is a slurred legato exercise with octave trills in the introduction and conclusion.
No. 4 : Ellie Malonzo
C minor Maestoso Caprice No. 4 is an exercise featuring passages with many multiple stops in thirds.
No. 5 : Jocelyn Goh
A minor Agitato. Caprice No. 5 focuses on fast ricochet bowings. It begins and ends with a section of ascending arpeggios followed by descending scales.
No. 6 : Elsabe De Klerk + Siobhan Makinson
G minor Lento, Nicknamed "The Trill", the sixth caprice exploits the use of left-hand tremolo on the violin by quickly alternating between different notes in the chord in one of the voices. A melody is played in one line with a tremolo occurring on another.
No, 7 : Shannon Rhodes
A minor Posato. This caprice focuses on slurred staccato passages, featuring many long slurred scales and arpeggios.
No. 8 : Aaron Dungey
E-flat major Maestoso. Caprice No. 8 focuses on sustaining a lower note while playing a higher melody at the same time, meanwhile incorporating many trills and double stops.
No. 9 : Anika Collins
E major Allegretto, Nicknamed "La Chasse" or "The Hunt", the violin's A and E strings imitate the flutes ("Sulla tastiera imitando il Flauto"), while the G and D strings imitate the horns ("imitando il Corno sulla D e G corda"). Primarily a study in double stops, with ricochet occurring in the middle section.
No. 10 : Audrey Jarvis
G minor Vivace. This caprice is primarily a study in up-bow staccato, with staccato notes punctuated by chords, trills and distant string crossings.
No. 11 : Siobhan Makinson
C major Andante/Presto/Andante. The eleventh caprice starts and ends with sections that require multiple voices, containing a passage that consists of many dotted notes rapidly jumping up and down the scale.
No. 12 : Akiko Miyazawa
A-flat major Allegro. This caprice consists of a slurred pattern of a melody on an upper string alternating with a drone note on a bottom string, forcing the violinist to stretch great distances while keeping a finger on the drone string.
No.13 : Audrey Jarvis
B-flat major Allegro, Nicknamed "The Devil's Laughter", Caprice No. 13 starts out with scale-like double-stopped passages at a moderate speed. The second part consists of high speed runs that exercise left hand flexibility and position shifting, and right hand high speed string changing and detache bowing. The piece then repeats back to the beginning and ends right before reaching the second part for the second time.
No.14 : Jason Chong
E-flat major Moderato. The 14th caprice displays the violin's ability to voice chords. It contains many triple and quadruple stops. Stylistically, the piece imitates brass fanfares.
No. 15 : Katrina Soares
E minor Posato Caprice 15 is in ABA form. The "A" section is in E minor and starts with a melody in octaves followed by a variation in 32nd notes. The "B" section is in G major (the relative major to E minor) and features upbow staccato and singly-bowed arpeggios.
No. 16 : Kylie Liang
G minor Presto. Caprice No. 16 is perhaps the simplest of the caprices. The chief difficulties are string crossings and some broken tenths. The only chord is the final note.
No. 17 : Rob Gladstones
E-flat major Sostenuto/Andante. The "A" section contains numerous thirty-second note runs on the A and E strings that converse back and forth with double stops on the lower two strings. The middle section is famous for the incredibly difficult octave passage.
No. 18 : Lisa Smith
C major Corrente/Allegro. The introduction to caprice 18 demonstrates playing on the G string in very high positions. This is followed by a rapid display of scales in thirds.
No. 19 : Willem Stack
E-flat major Lento/Allegro assai. After 4 measures of octaves marked Lento, the rest of the caprice is in ABA form marked Allegro assai. The "A" section consists of playful staccato 8th notes, and the "B" section consists of fast 16th notes played on the G string. The opening 4 measures and the "A" section are in E-flat major, and the "B" section is in the relative minor (G minor).
No. 20 : Andrea Mendham
D major Allegretto Caprice. 20 is famous for the use of the D string as a drone, backdropping a lyrical melody on the A and E strings, imitating a bagpipe. This is followed by a rapid sixteenth note passage with trills and flying staccato.
No. 21 : Jason Chong
A major Amoroso/Presto. Caprice 21 begins with a very expressive, aria-like melody played in double-stopped sixths. This is followed by a section of rapid up-bow staccato.
No. 22 : Pinn Mitaim
F major Marcato. Caprice 22 explores many types of double and triple stops with louré bowing, then implementing various elements of slurred staccato, slurred tremolos and strings crossings.
No. 23 : Isaac Davis
E-flat major Posato/Minore/Posato. Caprice No. 23 begins with a melody in octaves in E♭. The middle, contrasting section is a formidable exercise in string crossings: it requires the violinist to play patterns of three sixteenth notes on the G string and then cross quickly to play one on the E string, and then back to the G string, all at a quick tempo.
No. 24 : Riley Skevington
A minor Tema: Quasi presto/variazioni I–XI/Finale. The theme from Caprice No. 24 is well known; it has been used as the basis for many pieces by a wide variety of composers. This caprice uses a wide range of highly advanced techniques such as tremendously fast scales and arpeggios, double and triple stops, left hand pizzicato, parallel octaves and tenths, rapid shifting, and string crossings.
FCO and Ellie Malonzo at Fremantle Town Hall
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Aged only 14, Ellie Malonzo is already an accomplished violinist and composer. She has won 11 first prizes in international competitions. She has been invited to perform at winners recitals overseas, including in the USA, Vienna and Canada, and was featured in the London International Music Competition Online Concert Series. She was awarded a special mention in the esteemed Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists, and was interviewed on ABC Classic. She made her soloist debut with FCO under the baton of conductor John Keene in 2022 with standing ovation. He said: "I find myself realising every now and then that I am working with someone so young whose maturity, technical skill, and superb ear and musical sensibility belies her years as both performer and composer."
In this performance, Ellie presents her new composition, a Concerto for Violin and Viola teaming up with her teacher Paul Wright. She is also the soloist in Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto 2, a romantic masterpiece. With John Keene conducting and Dvorak’s Notturno and Bruch’s Adagio from his Octet, this is another FCO offering not to be missed.
Tickets visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1272437
For information or tickets call Natalie on 0438 933 250
Adult $40 Concession $35 Under 18's $20
Limited Tix also available at the door from 2pm
Source: https://www.fremantlechamberorchestra.com/event-details/fco-and-ellie-malonzo-at-fremantle-town-hall
FCO with Ellie Malonzo at Churchlands
About the Event
Aged only 14, Ellie Malonzo is already an accomplished violinist and composer. She has won 11 first prizes in international competitions. She has been invited to perform at winners recitals overseas, including in the USA, Vienna and Canada, and was featured in the London International Music Competition Online Concert Series. She was awarded a special mention in the esteemed Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists, and was interviewed on ABC Classic. She made her soloist debut with FCO under the baton of conductor John Keene in 2022 with standing ovation. He said: "I find myself realising every now and then that I am working with someone so young whose maturity, technical skill, and superb ear and musical sensibility belies her years as both performer and composer."
In this performance, Ellie presents her new composition, a Concerto for Violin and Viola teaming up with her teacher Paul Wright. She is also the soloist in Wieniawski’s Violin Concerto 2, a romantic masterpiece. With John Keene conducting and Dvorak’s Notturno and Bruch’s Adagio from his Octet, this is another FCO offering not to be missed.
Tickets visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1272413
For information or tickets call Natalie on 0438 933 250
Adult $40 Concession $35 Under 18's $20
Tix also available at the door from 2pm
Source: https://www.fremantlechamberorchestra.com/event-details/fco-with-ellie-malonzo-at-churchlands
St. George's College Winter Tour
For the second instalment of these premiere concerts to celebrate our brand-new Kawai GX-6 Grand Piano, generously provided by donations from the local community, we are delighted to welcome superstar soprano Rachelle Durkin, and talented violinist Ellie Malonzo.
Rachelle and Ellie will join our pianists Mark Coughlan, Raymond Yong and Chern Yue Khor in presenting a program of works by Faure, Wieniawski, Debussy, Mozart, and Schubert.
Source: https://stgc.uwa.edu.au/music-events/dunsborough-winter-tour-songs-and-sonatas
Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy
See talented ACO Academy 2024 students in concert, performing an exciting program under the direction of Aiko Goto and ACO Tutors.
Led by ACO Violin Aiko Goto, ACO Academy is an inspirational week of intensive workshops with ACO mentors for top-level secondary students who play violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Students work with ACO musicians to hone their technical and ensemble skills and learn about the ACO’s unique style and interpretation. They build confidence in communicating physical and emotional energy to engage and inspire audiences.
Students also see behind-the-scenes at the ACO and have the opportunity to chat with ACO musicians and staff who share valuable information and advice on careers in music performance and management.
Royal Schools Music Club - Showcase
Anniversary Scholarship finalists Ellie Malonzo, Bailey Ireland, Peri Poole, Ethan French and Daniel Van Der Moezel perform at Callaway Music Auditorium, at the University of Western Australia.
Ellie Malonzo performs the Debussy Violin Sonata, accompanied by pianist Mark Coughlan.
Tickets at the door.
Four Seasons - Spring
Winners of the prestigious international Vienna Classical Music Competition perform with the Wiener Stadtorchester at Ehrbar Saal in Vienna under the baton of conductor acclaimed Murat Sumer.
The Vienna Academy of Music's International Competition for Classical Music (VCMA) will showcase an array of exceptionally talented musicians from around the world, performing beloved masterpieces from the classical, romantic, and contemporary periods as soloists. Additionally, they will have the privilege of presenting award-winning compositions by emerging composers at Vienna's renowned Ehrbar Hall, accompanied by the Vienna City Orchestra under the direction of the accomplished conductor Murat Sümer, along with esteemed guest artists. Organized by the Viennese cultural association CultureMeetingPoint, with a history dating back to 1995, this concert is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience. Following the performance, the competition's winners will be celebrated with prestigious awards.
This year's spring concert promises to take the audience on a captivating musical journey, featuring exceptional musicians and a diverse program.
Murat Sümer, Conductor Zhiyuan Wu CHN- Saxophone Mathilde Reuzé FRA- Cello Julie Davidsen NOR- Flute Salvador Martínez ESP- Double bass Ellie Malonzo AUS- Violin Oriana Wojciechowska POL- Violin with Wiener Stadtorchester
The selection of works, the program: Antonio Vivaldi, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Giovanni Bottesini, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Alexander Glazunov, Eric Heilner and Vasiliy Vertogradskiy
Tales of Love and Death
On Saturday 16 March 2024 and Sunday 17 March 2024, the Mosman Symphony Orchestra presents some of the best-loved pieces of passion and fury including Dvorak’s Romance, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and Mascagni’s Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana.
The concert features soloist Ellie Malonzo, a young violinist from Perth, who will be performing the violin concerto she wrote.
Tales of Love and Death
About the Event
On Saturday 16 March 2024 and Sunday 17 March 2024, the Mosman Symphony Orchestra presents some of the best-loved pieces of passion and fury including Dvorak’s Romance, Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain and Mascagni’s Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana.
The concert features soloist Ellie Malonzo, a young violinist from Perth, who will be performing the violin concerto she wrote.
Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Gala
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An intimate showcase of Western Australia’s brightest young talents and a celebration of Community Arts at its best.
Featuring sensational MetSO Young Artists: Alexander Chua (piano), Ellie Malonzo (violin/composer) and Charis Postmus (soprano); as well as special guest soloist, MetSO Conductor and world-renowned violinist Ronald Thomas AM, with the participation of acclaimed concert pianist Lydia Lai.
There will also be performances by our friends the Echoes of Ukraine Choir as well as the MetSO Full Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles conducted by distinguished conductor Bruce Herriman.
A wonderful program of old favourites and new works including Bach's timeless Double Violin Concerto, a new arrangement by our very own Concertmaster Ben Clapton (of Leontovych’s "Shchedryk"), Gordon Jacob's inventive "Old Wine in New Bottles" and Wieniawski’s Polonaise in A Major.
Source: https://www.metsoperth.org/special-events/2024/mya-gala
The Orangery Gallery - Christmas
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Brilliant violinist Akiko Miyazawa is joined by pianist Mark Coughlan and two outstanding Rising Stars of the violin, Ellie Malonzo and Audrey Jarvis, to present an afternoon of music for violin and piano.
Set amongst the glorious paintings of Ryan David Ahern and washed down with a glass of wine, this will be a lovely way to prepare for the spirit of Christmas!
Music by Brahms, Kreisler and Wieniawski with a little dash of Christmas!
Saturday 23 December 2023 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM (UTC+08)
The Orangery Gallery
320 Onslow Road, Shenton Park Western Australia 6008
Source: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1158119
Paganini Marathon - Deal with the Devil
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Cygnus Arioso celebrates the iconic rockstar violinist Nicolai Paganini in this relay performance of his defining work, the complete 24 Caprices.
Paganini composed these solos to showcase his own fiery virtuosity in performance, and they continue to challenge modern-day violinists over 200 years on.
Rarely heard as a full set, this performance offers both a broad snapshot of Paganini’s style and a celebration of the violin itself in the hands of some of Perth’s finest exponents.
Source: https://tixel.com/au/music-tickets/2023/10/30/paganini-marathon-deal-with-the-
Ellie Malonzo with the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
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Ellie Malonzo performs Sinding’s Suite in A Minor Op. 10 with the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (MetSO) under the baton of Sara Duhig in their Spring Concert after being selected as a MetSO Young Artist for 2023. Ellie’s full biography on the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra can be found at https://www.metsoperth.org/ellie-malonzo.
Young Star at the PHC Synagogue
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Vivaldi’s beautifully layered Concerto RV 129 opens this performance. Then Bach's magnificent 6th Brandenburg Concerto, composed for the lower strings only, is like a warm, lively heartbeat. We are delighted that the highly gifted Ellie Malonzo returns to play her own composition, Concerto for Two Violins in G Minor - a world premiere - with her teacher, Paul Wright. Ellie, now 13 years old, started violin at age 5, began composing at age 6, became WAYO Philarmonic's caoncertmaster at 11 and has a truly impressive list of prizes from around the world. It was said in his day that Alessandro Rolla's romantlc, virtuosic viola playing would make women faint. So beware when virtuoso Paul Wright performs Rolla's Divertimento for Viola and Strings. Brahms Sextet No. 1 Allegro ma non troppo was written in a time of great romantic turmoil for Brahms, "the fuller sonority of the string sextet suited his love of weaving rich contrapuntal tapestries." To finish, Dvorak's Romance "one of those bright stars of a piece - an expression of an affable quality that one can't quite explain why it so beckons the heart or how it so deeply affects the soul." Simply ENJOY!
Tickets call Natalie on 0438 933 250
Adult $40 Concession $35 Under 18's $20
Tix also available at the door from 2pm
Source: https://www.fremantlechamberorchestra.com/event-details/young-star-at-the-phc-synagogue-menora
Young Star at the Fremantle Town Hall
About the Event
Vivaldi’s beautifully layered Concerto RV 129 opens this performance.
Bach's magnificent 6th Brandenburg Concerto, composed for the lower strings only, is like a warm, lively heartbeat.
We are delighted that the highly gifted Ellie Malonzo returns to play her own composition, Concerto for Two Violins in G Minor - a world premiere - with her teacher, Paul Wright. Ellie, now 13 years old, started violin at age 5, began composing at age 6, became WAYO Philarmonic's caoncertmaster at 11 and has a truly impressive list of prizes from around the world.
It was said in his day that Alessandro Rolla's romantlc, virtuosic viola playing would make women faint. So beware when virtuoso Paul Wright performs Rolla's Divertimento for Viola and Strings.
Brahms Sextet No. 1 Allegro ma non troppo was written in a time of great romantic turmoil for Brahms, "the fuller sonority of the string sextet suited his love of weaving rich contrapuntal tapestries."
To finish, Dvorak's Romance "one of those bright stars of a piece - an expression of an affable quality that one can't quite explain why it so beckons the heart or how it so deeply affects the soul." Simply ENJOY!
Tickets call Natalie on 0438 933 250
Adult $40 Concession $35 Under 18's $20
Tix also available at the door from 2pm.
Source: https://www.fremantlechamberorchestra.com/event-details/young-star-at-fremantle-town-hall
AUSTA String Masterclass
About the Event
Ellie Malonzo performs Dvorak’s Romance in AUSTA WA’s Advanced Masterclass with Professor Brian Finlayson.
AUSTA WA is delighted to welcome back 2018 AUSTA National Conference Key Note Presenter Professor Brian Finlayson to conduct four masterclass sessions for violin and viola students of all ages and levels.
Sessions are: New - 9am Masterclass: WAYACHAMP Term ensembles and Mixed Level.
11am - Junior Masterclass
1pm - Intermediate Masterclass
2.45pm - Advanced Masterclass. Free choice of piece/or section of/technical work/other. Accompanists welcome, but not compulsory.
Attending as an audience member will prove invaluable for students and teachers. Each session will conclude with a short Q and A where questions relating to any aspect of violin/viola playing and teaching will be invited for Brian to address.
Audience single session or day pass tickets to 11am, 1pm and 2.45pm masterclasses available. Reduced rates for AUSTA members. PD Certificates available on request.
Source: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=1023547&
A Christmas Wish Fundraiser for Ukraine
About the Event
As Christmas and winter in the northern hemisphere approach, amazing cellist Max Wung and violinist Ellie Malonzo, will be joined by the Kashtany Duo – Paul Wright and Myroslav Gutej, Fremantle Chamber Orchestra, the Duo Brillante – Irina Buevska-Cowell and Anastasia Dudar, Ruth Burke and Benjamin Del Borrello, and The Echoes of Ukraine choir to present an afternoon of uplifting music that evokes the Ukrainian spirit and soul with a wish for peace for the Ukrainian nation. All proceeds go to ukrainecrisisappeal.org for emergency housing and urgent humanitarian needs with an emphasis on women and children.
This concert is supported by the City of Fremantle, the Fremantle Herald and Perth Voice.
Young Stars at the Monastery
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Vivaldi’s jolly Concerto RV 121 opens this performance and then...
Haydn’s Cello Concerto No 1 in C Major, presumed lost for nearly 200 years was only rediscovered in 1961. It packs vibrancy, sweet lyricism and breathless excitement all in one. Haydn C is in the repertoire of every great cellist and we are so lucky to hear the incredibly talented 17-year-old Max Wung interpret this masterpiece.
Another young star, the highly gifted Ellie Malonzo will play her own composition, Violin Concerto in A Major, composed this year and naturally a world premiere. Ellie, now 12 years old, started violin at age 5, began composing at age 6, became WAYO Philarmonic's concertmaster at 11 and has a truly inspiring list of prizes from around the world.
To end we have a Mozart contemporary, Dittersdorf, who once performed in a quartet playing first violin, Haydn second violin, Mozart viola and Wanhal cello. Despite his compositions “greatly emphasizing sensuous Italo-Austrian melody” Dittersdorf is hardly known these days. Symphony No 3 is uplifting and beautiful, with the slow movement unusually one grand flute solo, exquisitely performed by Michael Howell.
Young Artists at Fremantle Town Hall
About the Event
Vivaldi’s jolly Concerto RV 121 opens this performance and then...
Haydn’s Cello Concerto No 1 in C Major, presumed lost for nearly 200 years was only rediscovered in 1961. It packs vibrancy, sweet lyricism and breathless excitement all in one. Haydn C is in the repertoire of every great cellist and we are so lucky to hear the incredibly talented 17-year-old Max Wung interpret this masterpiece.
Another young star, the highly gifted Ellie Malonzo will play her own composition, Violin Concerto in A Major, composed this year and naturally a world premiere. Ellie, now 12 years old, started violin at age 5, began composing at age 6, became WAYO Philarmonic's concertmaster at 11 and has a truly inspiring list of prizes from around the world.
To end we have a Mozart contemporary, Dittersdorf, who once performed in a quartet playing first violin, Haydn second violin, Mozart viola and Wanhal cello. Despite his compositions “greatly emphasizing sensuous Italo-Austrian melody” Dittersdorf is hardly known these days. Symphony No 3 is uplifting and beautiful, with the slow movement unusually one grand flute solo, exquisitely performed by Michael Howell.