Expect him to present “a dramatic programme that spans three centuries and features works by three landmark composers of their era – Corelli, Beethoven and Tchaikovsky,” says Charlotte Eglington, PRO for the orchestra. “Tognetti is one of Australia’s living treasures, nominated by The National Trust of Australia who promote Australia’s cultural heritage through its advocacy work.
“He joins a line-up of prestigious celebrities that include Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman, Yvonne Goolagong Cawley, Pat Rafter, Rolf Harris, Dawn Frazer and more”.
Crowe referred to Tognetti as “the most magnificent violinist Australia has produced”, having worked with him on the set of Master and Commander as composer and soundtrack soloist, as well as violin tutor to the masterful Crowe.
Tognetti has chosen a classic programme of the great masters for his series with the Irish Chamber Orchestra. It features No. 4 from Corelli’s Twelve Concerti Grossi, Op 6: Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata, originally for piano and violin, arranged now for violin solo and string orchestra.
Two works by Tchaikovsky complete the programme, Andante Cantabile from his first String Quartet and then Serenade for Strings,
Sunday May 31, UCH and book on www.uch.ie