The major work on this edition of Hunter Rostrum (10:30pm Sunday) is Beethoven’s Fifth Piano Concerto, known as “The Emperor” played by soloist Geoffrey Tozer.

Geoffrey Tozer

Geoffrey Tozer was a child prodigy who gave his first concerto performance in Melbourne at the age of 8, and at 14 made his London debut at the Albert Hall. He played a wide repertoire, and toured much of the world including Russia and South Africa.

This brilliant performance of Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto was recorded by 2NURFM at a concert in the Newcastle University Great Hall in l992.

The program includes the orchestra playing a work by Bruce Rowland.

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Alan Hicks in recital

Alan Hicks in recital

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Alan Hicks gave the first piano recital in the newly-completed Concert Hall at the Conservatorium in Newcastle. The recital on this edition of Hunter Rostrum was given in 1992.

New Mexico Brass Quintet

New Mexico Brass Quintet

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On this edition of Hunter Rostrum, the New Mexico Brass Quintet features music by Handel, Scheidt, Moore, Arban and Rossini.

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Local musicians

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On Hunter Rostrum, Paul Curtis and Colin Spiers, flute and piano; Wendy Patston and Peta Chase, harpsichord and violin with music by Bach.