103 Results for author: Barrier Reef Orchestra

2025 Fundraising Appeal

Our current project is to build a shed to house the orchestra's instrument trailer and instruments in safe and environmentally sound storage. The purpose-built shed is expected to cost $100,000. Any contribution you can make to this appeal will be greatly appreciated. North Queensland Ensembles Inc. (the parent ... More

Review: Theodore Kuchar and Friends on 22nd July 2025

Pure Musical Magic Concert review from the Townsville Bulletin on 25th July 2025 In a day and age when renowned concert venues throughout the world battle for audiences of the past, St. James Cathedral in Townsville was the location for an overflowing audience necessitating the addition of portable chairs ... More

Review: Shooting for the Stars on 14th June 2025

Sublime concert leaves music lovers starstruck Trevor Keeling's review from the Townsville Bulletin can be viewed here. More

Video excerpts from BRO’s Orchestral Odyssey

The orchestra performed its Orchestral Odyssey concert at Townsville Civic Theatre on 15th March 2025 with conductor Peter Morris. Videos from the concert are available on the orchestra's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@BarrierReefOrchestra, thanks to Buffa Media (https://buffamedia.com/). Relive the ... More

Review: Orchestral Odyssey on 15th March 2025

DIVERSE JOURNEY SPANS CLASSICAL MUSIC EPOCH Review by Trevor Keeling in the Townsville Bulletin From the mythological underworld of what is regarded as the very first opera to the lampooning of that same Greek legend, conductor PeterMorris took us on an interesting and diverse journey. Beginning in 1607 and ... More

Orchestral Odyssey in the Townsville Bulletin

The Townsville Bulletin ran an article on the orchestra's Orchestral Odyssey concert, featuring three long-serving players. More

Review: Viva La Festival on 13th October 2024

This review by Trevor Keeling was published in the Townsville Bulletin Barrier Reef orchestra crowd votes with its feet With a program that brought an appreciative audience to its feet at the end, Sunday's concert not only displayed Townsville's own orchestra at a significant advantage but it was only ... More

Review: AFCM Queens Gardens Concert on 28th July 2024

Trevor Keeling's review of the 2024 AFCM Queens Gardens Concert has been published on the Stage Whispers website. The text of Trevor's review is reproduced below. Magnificent setting green amphitheatre IT WAS a tranquil and beautiful setting – a magnificent green amphitheatre that framed the orchestra and ... More

Review: 2024 AFCM Concert in Townsville Bulletin

Steve Price, MC of the 2024 AFCM Concert iin Queens Gardens, wrote about the concert in the Bulletin on 31st July 2024. More

An Evening of Chamber Music on 23rd July 2024

North Queensland Ensembles Inc. is pleased to present an evening of chamber music with Theodore Kuchar, international conductor, violist, and Artistic Director of the Barrier Reef Orchestra. The concert will also feature internationally distinguished violinists Ladislau Horvath and Oksana Hretchyn. The concert will be ... More