Creative Cuts - Viva la Cello!

The third Summer Concerts 2025, curated by Louise King and produced by Cello Dreaming, will be held at Eudlo Hall, January 10-12.  

Enjoy three public concerts that celebrate the diversity and beauty of the cello, featuring guest artists from Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra and Hungary. Expect innovation, excitement, surprise, passion and remarkable music fit for any world stage with music that crosses musical boundaries, innovates and inspires.

Friday January 10, 7pm, Folk and Originals, headline artists Ilse de Ziah (Irish-Australian cellist and composer) and guitarist Ian Date will present music from their acclaimed album Here & There. Their melodies capture the essence of sea, sand, love, and hope through virtuosic improvisation and heartfelt storytelling.

Saturday January 11, 7pm, Baroque and Tango, features Tango Enigmatico (pictured), specialists in Argentine Nuevo Tango, with Flora Wong (violin), Cara Tran (piano), and Chloe Williamson (double bass). Adding to the program, renowned cellist Zoe Knighton from Melbourne’s Flinders Quartet joins Louise King and retreat artists in performing works by Gabrielli, Bach, Piazzolla, and Cassado.

Sunday January 12, 3.30pm, Classical Cellissimo! An afternoon of classical brilliance showcases international master cellist Gyorgy Deri, alongside Zoe Knighton and Louise King. The program features works by Kodaly, Popper, and Liszt, complemented by performances from emerging artists and the Retreat Cello Choir, who will present an eclectic mix of Mozart, Gershwin, Coldplay, and Lady Gaga.

Tickets can be booked via events.humanitix.com.