Chamber music show goes on

The Pearl Beach annual Chamber Music Festival took place on the Queen's Birthday weekend despite "shrieking winds, driving rain, falling trees and a power and telephone blackout", according to Mr Ivan Kinney of the Pearl Beach Progress Association.

Mr Kinney said that Ms Lynne Lillico and the events committee were adamant that "the show must go on".

"In like mind, the intrepid Sydney musicians defied all attempts to dissuade them from coming, and found themselves performing on a gracefully candle-lit stage reminiscent of the salons, churches and coffee houses of past centuries," Mr Kinney said.

"A wonderfully exuberant spirit prevailed throughout.

"The Sydney Bassoon Quartet, the Song Company, Trio Members of the Brandenburg Orchestra (cellos and theorbo), the Song Company and the Sydney Consort (violin, tenor recorder and harpsichord) were delighted with their reception and gave heart-warming performances.

"The Central Coast community supported the uniqueness of this year's festival and recognised Henry Mendelson who has been the guiding light to the festival for 15 years and has now resigned to pursue other activities."

Press release, 15 Jun 2007 Ivan Kinney, Pearl Beach Progress Association