Award-winning percussionist Nick Parnell takes you on an exotic musical journey. From the passion of the Tango, to the beats of Brazil – the earthy sounds of marimba, vibraphone and pulsating drums will leave you spellbound! Vocalist Joy Hague (previously of ARIA winning vocal group The Idea of North) joins Nick to bring you some beautiful songs including traditional African spirituals and Leaonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.
The one hour show also features Albeniz’s Asturias and the world premiere of Parnell’s new percussion solo World Rhythms.
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Nick has always loved the music of Africa, and after seeing Joy perform with The Idea of North, Nick knew right away she would be the perfect fit for this project. He says, “The marimba has a strong connection to Africa, so it is the ideal accompaniment to the much-loved vocally-driven spiritual songs, and Joy has the perfect voice to blend with marimba”. Joy too is looking forward to the performance, saying “I’ve long enjoyed Nick’s performances. They are incredibly dynamic and moving”.
Nick’s South Australian tour comes off the back of a busy 2012 schedule which included
performances at the Australian High Commission in London (coinciding with the UK release of his ABC Classics albums), a sell out performance with concert pianist Simon Tedeschi (whose current album is no. 1 on the classical music Limelight charts), and tours to VIC and ACT. World Rhythms will tour to the Adelaide Fringe, Clare, Orroroo, Goolwa and Murray Bridge. Nick & Joy will also present school specific performances as part of the tour.
Nick’s performances are proudly supported by Westminster School, CGS Chattered Accountants, Cowell Electric, Mogas Regional and the Foot and Leg Centre. The performance in Goolwa is presented by Alexandrina Council, Country Arts SA and the Australia Council for Just Add Water.
Percussion & voice demonstration: Prior to the 3pm concert, come and find out more about the world of music from Australia’s leading concert percussionist Nick Parnell and vocalist Joy Hague including everything from discussions on instrument construction, composers, how to play percussion, singing techniques through to live musical examples. A fascinating 45 minute look into the world of music! CONCERT AND DEMO TICKET PACKAGES AVAILABLE
“Parnell wields the mallets with the nonchalance of mastery … virtuosity worth of the highest praise.” – The West Australian
Tour Dates:
March 8 – Clare Uniting Church 7.30pm
March 9 – Orroroo: Blacksmiths Chatter Function Centre 11am
March 10 – Goolwa: Centenary Hall 3pm performance (Percussion & Voice Demo – 1pm)
March 13, 15 & 16 – Adelaide Fringe: Pilgrim Church 7.30pm
March 17 – Murray Bridge: Christ Church Lutheran Church 3.30pm
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This interactive performance will include Q & A and may use volunteers to demonstrate some of the various instruments and playing & vocal techniques.
“The Australian absolutely entranced the crowd……….It’s acts like this that provide a reason to get involved in music in the first place!” – DB Magazine
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After the success of Fringe in Goolwa 2012, Adelaide Fringe will be returning with the Caravan Showcase Stage to the Goolwa Wharf for its second year, on Sunday 10 March from 11.30am
“Parnell wields the mallets with the nonchalance of mastery … virtuosity worth of the highest praise.” – The West Australian
“The Australian absolutely entranced the crowd……….It’s acts like this that provide a reason to get involved in music in the first place!” – DB Magazine
For information on the Just Add Water program visit www.visitalexandrina.com or the Goolwa Visitor Information Centre on 1300 466 592.
Just Add Water 2013 is presented by Alexandrina Council, Country Arts SA, and Arts SA through the Cultural Places Initiative, an Australian Government pilot program through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.
About Nick Parnell: Nick Parnell is Australia’s most exciting concert percussionist (ABC 24 Hours magazine). A leader of the new generation of performers, Nick breaks traditional classical music boundaries by performing works by Bach and Chopin on percussion. An ABC Classics recording artist and Winner of the 2001 International Melbourne Percussion Competition, his explosive energy and precision on instruments including marimba, vibraphone, drums, gongs and cymbals, have fascinated and enchanted audiences throughout Australia, Asia and the UK.
Parnell has Collaborated with pianist David Helfgott (from the Movie Shine) and the West Australian Symphony Orchestra and appeared at Womadelaide and the Canberra International Chamber Music Festival. Nick holds a Masters of Music Degree (Performance) from the University of Adelaide.
About Joy Hague: Joy trained in Jazz Voice at the Elder Conservatorium of Music in Adelaide from 1999 – 2001, studying with Connaitre Miller and singing as a member of Adelaide University Jazz Vocal Ensembles ‘Kind of Blue’ and ‘The Adelaide Connection’. Joy has spent the last 2 years touring throughout Australia and abroad with ARIA winning group the Idea of North.
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