The magnificent baryton was a Classical instrument with a large and rarely performed repertoire by Joseph Haydn, who composed over 130 works for it. The majority of this output takes the form of elegant and charming Divertimenti for baryton, viola and cello, the so-called ‘Baryton Trios’ in which the baryton plays a critical role.
Laura Vaughan with her baryton. (Photo supplied.)
The Gryphon Baryton Trio, comprising Josephine Vains, Laura Vaughan and Katie Yap, is passionate about sharing this extraordinary music with Australian audiences. As part of the Christ Church Concert series, locals have a chance to experience the enchanting sound of the baryton and the joy of these little-performed works in their original form on Saturday, July 27.
The musicians
Josephine Vains is a versatile and engaging performer, heard regularly in concerts around Australia and overseas as a cellist and chamber musician. She has worked with a myriad of artists on diverse projects including piano trio, quartet and quintet, string quartet, opera, baroque ensembles, contemporary and electronic music, and Argentine tango music. She is a passionate educator, currently training the next generation of musicians at Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music at the University of Melbourne.
Laura Vaughan is a Melbourne-based viola da gamba specialist and well-recognised member of the early music movement in Australia. Following studies with Miriam Morris at the University of Melbourne and Wieland Kuijken and Philippe Pierlot at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, she has established an active performing career as a versatile musician, encompassing a wide range of solo and chamber repertoire on viola da gamba, violone, lirone and baryton across Australasia. As well as a deep and abiding interest in historical performance practice of music involving viols from the 16th to mid 18th centuries, she also fosters new compositions for these venerable instruments from the past. Passionate about the unique sound world of the viol, Laura is committed to bringing this exquisite repertoire to audiences around the world.
Katie Yap is a modern and baroque violist who is passionate about chamber music. She plays regularly with Australia’s finest ensembles including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Katie has become known for her curation and project management, and she explores this side of her career through her role as Artistic Director of the 3MBS women-in-music festival, Music She Wrote and Wattleseed Ensemble. She is also a passionate educator, having taught viola at the University of Queensland and Monash University.
Date: Saturday 27 July 2024
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Christ Church, 54 Central Springs Road, Daylesford
Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/eventlist/christchurchconcerts
Enquiries: Frank Page frank@pagebell.com or 0417 010 817
More information: Christ Church Concerts Facebook page
