Monday, August 11, 2014

David Helfgott @ Montrose




It was a delight to see David Helfgott perform at Montrose Town Centre on Sunday 10 August 2014 and to meet him afterwards. His enthusiasm, personal style of music making and obvious love for people made for a very joyful Sunday afternoon.

Before the show Gillian Helfgott, the artist's wife, gave an introductory talk. She spoke about the program - which included Chopin and Liszt - and also about their recent European tour where David played to a large audience in Turkey and his concerts in Vienna's Mozarthalle and Zurich Tonhalle.

David Helfgott was born in Melbourne in 1947. He is an artist of extraordinary ability. Geoffrey Rush's Oscar-winning portrayal of David's life in the movie Shine made David one of the world's most recognisable classical musicians.


© Barbara Oehring 2014




© Barbara Oehring 2014





© Barbara Oehring 2014



After the concert Gillian Helfgott mingles with the audience.

© Barbara Oehring 2014



Smiles and hugs abound.

© Barbara Oehring 2014




© Barbara Oehring 2014




Malcolm Russell, Yarra Ranges Regional Arts Co-ordinator (urban) and Gillian Helfgott.
© Barbara Oehring 2014

 


© Barbara Oehring 2014




© Barbara Oehring 2014




© Barbara Oehring 2014




© Barbara Oehring 2014


The concert was part of Classical Tracks 2014 in the Yarra Ranges Culture Tracks Program.

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