Spanish concert packs Pearl Beach hall

An Afternoon Tea in Spain Concert packed the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall on June 10.

"A packed hall discovered the wonderful world of Spanish music through the magic of strings, guitar, Cajon, piano and Flamenco dance," said Central Coast Conservatorium publicity officer Ms Rosalie Paino.

"Peter Garrity on viola, and his marvellous musician amigos, Ziva Altman and Tinel Dragoi on violins, Daniel Morris on cello, Guiseppe Zangari on guitar and Byron Mark on piano, performed, taking the audience on a journey through Spanish song and dance.

"The lighting and set enhanced the dancing and music," Ms Paino said.

Venezuelan dancer Ms Chachy Penalver gave a Flamenco performance.

"Culminating in the finale, the audience gave her and the musicians a standing ovation," Ms Paino said.

Patrons finished the afternoon with Spanish-inspired finger food.

Proceeds went towards the maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial Hall.

The Conservatorium provided a grant of $250 toward performers' fees from its Department of Education Grant.

SOURCE:

Media release, 3 Jul 2018

Rosalie Paino, Central Coast Conservatorium