Camira Wind Trio is Emma Haughton (Clarinet), Charlotte Curwen (Bassoon) and Emily Doan (Flute). The trio formed in early 2018 from a desire to perform in a chamber music setting and to explore the wind repertoire, much of which is rarely performed. Alongside their recital performances they are passionate about bringing live music to new audiences through outreach work and concerts within the community. “Camira” is an Aboriginal name for girls meaning “Of the wind”.

Here is a PDF of the Poster for this Concert (click to VIEW or right click to SAVE). Please feel free to print and display the poster to help publicise this concert.

(arr.) = “arranged for Clarinet, Bassoon and Flute”

Mozart: Marriage of Figaro – Overture (arr.)
Mozart: Divertimento no. 2 for 3 basset horns (arr.)
Muczynski: Fragments
Vivaldi: Winter (arr.)

Brief Report “on the night”

It was great to finally hold our first concert since March 2020, even with all the changes made necessary for covid-safety. There were bottles of pump-action hand-sanitizer, a recommendation to wear masks except when seated (and a few spare masks available for anybody who had forgotten theirs). The ticket seller even wore disposable gloves as an extra precaution. The chairs were laid out in pairs with a gap between each pair, and the rows were spaced a full metre apart. Refreshments were served in disposable cups and the biscuits were individually wrapped. But enough of that, how about the concert itself.

Mozart: Marriage of Figaro – Overture (arr.)
Mozart: Divertimento no. 2 for 3 basset horns (arr.)
Muczynski: Fragments
Ibert: Cinq Pieces en Trio
Vivaldi: Winter (arr.)

The concert opened with 2 enchanting light Mozart pieces, which displayed Camira’s playing to advantage. Then came 2 works which both consisted of several short movements, but were very different. Finally, taking us to the interval, was the last movement (“Winter”) of the ever-popular Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons”.

 

The second half began with French Music, including Bizet’s very popular “Carmen Suite”. Next came 2 contrasting 20th Century pieces. Finally the concert ended with a fun piece which included some tapping on a block of wood by the bassoonist.

 

The audience really appreciated their playing, clapping loudly at the end of each piece, which made the performers smile even more warmly with the occasional laugh and giggle. All in all a really great concert to start our 32nd season.

 

Camira Wind Trio	Emily Doan (Flute)
Charlotte Curwen (Bassoon)	Emma Haughton (Clarinet)

 

For more information about Camira Wind Trio visit their own web-site (in a new window), by clicking HERE