Welcome to Adelaide International Cello Festival 2008

DOWNLOAD GUIDES - Concerts & Other Events

1. "AICF Concertgoers' Guide"

2. "AICF Events other than Concerts"

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These are 4-page documents that can be printed onto one double-sided page by following these directions:-

Select Print 2 pages per sheet, Scale to A4. Print pages 4,1 on one side of the paper and print pages 2,3 on the other side.

Then fold it down the middle for a convenient booklet.

Cello Pedagogy

Cello Pedagogy Interest Group meeting and morning tea
Sat 12th April 11.00 – 1.00pm in Prof David Lockett's Studio, near the entrance to the Hartley Building, Kintore Avenue, Adelaide.

Pedagogy Forum – Chaired by Ruth Saffir, Elder Hall
Thurs 17th April, 9.00 – 10.45am. With Ralph Kirshbaum, Nicolas Altstaedt, Li-Wei, Howard Penny, Gwyn Roberts and others.

There will be 3 1-hour sessions on the mornings of Monday 14th, Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th April 8.30 – 9.30 am (Venue TBA)

Teachers and others who wish to give a presentation regarding teaching, to apply to Ruth Saffir,
email: ruth.saffir@adelaide.edu.au
phone: (08) 8303 3762

FRANK RAVATIN
to lead team of expert makers

World-renowned French luthier, Frank Ravatin, will be leading a team of expert instrument makers as they build a cello in just 10 days. Come and watch this cello being created - and actually performed by virtuoso Li-Wei in the “Cello Extravaganza” concert on the afternoon of Saturday 19th April! Frank and the team will be sharing their knowledge and expertise as they work on the instrument. The general public and visiting makers are welcome to observe and share in discussions, presentations, informal concerts, an exhibition of instruments and information sessions on all facets of making, materials, maintenance and acoustics! Books and other information will be available on-site in the Chapel of the S.A. Migration Museum, Kintore Ave, just two minutes’ walk from Elder Hall and the hub of the Festival.

Cello-Making Challenge - Articles:

1. "How long does it take to make a cello?"

2. "On the Shoulders of Giants"

Hosted by the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide.

May I warmly welcome you to the inaugural Adelaide International Cello Festival to be held in Adelaide from the 11th to 20th of April 2008! It will be a festival to celebrate this wonderful instrument, the rich repertoire written for it and also the art of cello-making. The Adelaide International Cello Festival is intended to involve cellists of all levels of experience, students young and old, professionals and amateurs. It is intended to be especially relevant and interesting for the community and for visitors who we hope will come from far and wide to listen and participate. Featured events will include concerto appearances, recitals and master classes by international celebrities such as Ralph Kirshbaum, Li Wei, and Natalie Clein in addition to rapidly rising stars such as Germany’s Nicolas Altstaedt and Adelaide’s own Twin Cellists, Pei-Jee and Pei-Sian Ng . World premieres by Australia’s Matthew Hindson and Estonian composer Tonu Korvits will be featured in the opening concert with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and chief conductor Arvo Volmer. Over the ten days of the Festival, a team of international and local makers, led by Frank Ravatin, will build a new cello. The instrument, in its unvarnished state, will be played by Li Wei in the final community "cello extravaganza" concert. The making of this instrument will be a very special feature for all members of the public to observe the fascinating process of instrument-making during the course of the Festival. All activities in the Adelaide International Cello Festival are open to the general public as much as for participants and cellists. Events take place during the day as well as the evening, and ticket prices are kept as low as possible to encourage people to attend many events and get truly involved in the festival spirit. We invite you to come to our beautiful city which is absolutely ideal for this exciting new event: Adelaide is not only a great city of music, art and culture, it is also Australia’s foremost food and wine centre. I acknowledge the tremendous support of the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and the Elder Conservatorium of Music University of Adelaide without whom it would not be possible to present the Adelaide International Cello Festival.
		Janis Laurs Artistic Director


	Ralph Kirshbaum	Li-Wei



	Ralph Kirshbaum	Twin Cellists, Pei-Jee Ng & Pei-Sian Ng



	Michel Strauss