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Duo Diavolo – a concert of firsts.
On Sunday, April 18th, 2010, the guitar and violin team of Duncan Gardiner and Dora Maria gave a recital for the City of Joondalup. They presented the first concert for the year of the series known as the Sunday Serenades, which is presented for the City of Joondalup in the lavish, spacious surrounds of the Joondalup Civic Chambers.
They presented a concert of firsts. It was the first time they had ever presented a recital consisting entirely of Duncan’s original concerts. Some of Duncan’s works received their first ever performance. The concert featured the first duo ever composed for guitar and violin by Duncan. The concert featured arrangements of the first love songs Duncan has ever written. The concert also featured some new elements, such as the first time Dora ever played viola in the duo, and the first time Duncan ever played piano in public!
The venue was packed – not a single seat remained vacant in the 170-seat gallery. The audience seemingly enjoyed the concert thoroughly as their feedback at the end of the concert was extremely positive. The concert organisers collect feedback forms after each concert and to the delight of the duo, there were no major complaints to speak of!
Below are some of the comments from Duo Diavolo’s concert of firsts:
“I really enjoyed the concert. Duo Diavolo were one of the best acts I have seen.”
“Two beautiful souls imparting music as one from musicians to audience. How Glorious!… Nice to hear not the norm music for a change. I feel up-lifted.”
“Very professional performances by both players. Would like to hear both playing solo concerts.”
“One of the best performances I’ve seen in a long time. Highly recommended.”
“A delicate, serene and magical experience.”
“Duncan and Dora – magnificent. I was transported to another world for an hour.”
“Very moving concert. His innocence and earnest delivery were most enjoyable. The violin was played with such grace. Great piano playing too.”
“Duo Diavolo were excellent – hope to see them again.”
Here are the links to some of the publicity for the concert:
1 responses to “Duo Diavolo – a concert of firsts.”
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April 29th, 2010
Duncan Gardiner
Jeremy Lovegarden
May 6th, 2010 at 01:32
Wow! I feel so honoured to have witnessed so many debuts. Can I request that you put the lyrics on your website as I would love to have a copy of your writing. Your lyrics are so effective because they are simple, poignent and full of truth. I’d love to share them with my grandson and suggest them to be read out on his wedding day. Thank you. Jeremy.