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CONCERTS

2008 CONCERT CALENDAR
of the
JENOALN CAVES
CONCERTS in the CATHEDRAL CHAMBER

(click here to enter)

NEW:
WELLINGTON CAVES
CONCERTS
(starting 11 October 2008)

LouMax Gallery Concerts
Katoomba - Leura

MUSICIANS HOME PAGES

Homepage of
GEORG MERTENS including the detailed program of the
CELLO CONCERTS

Homepage of the
PAGANINI DUO including the detailed program of the
GYPSY MUSIC CONCERTS

Homepage of the
BLUE MOUNTAINS TRIO

PRODUCTS


CD RELEASES -
Free music samples
Downloads including i Tunes
& Purchasing CD's on line


PRIVATE CONCERTS in the Caves plus
Entertainment, Functios & Concerts at other Venues

ARTICLES

The famous ACOUSTICS in the
CATHEDRAL CHAMBER
The old Age of the Caves System

The Structure of the Song of the Australian Magpie

NEW: "Rethinking Bow Technique"
for string players
 

 


 

 

 

To listen to samples
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(You might hear exerpts from this guitar solo CD when phoning Jenolan Caves: "call waiting music")

 



NSW Region Flagship Events


CONCERT CALENDAR 2008
Cathedral Chamber - Jenolan Caves

The Concerts in the Cave were nominated
2006 Regional Flagship Event of Tourism New South Wales

CELLO CONCERTS IN THE CAVES
WITH GEORG MERTENS

Every third Saturday of the month in 2008 - 4pm
( For dates please see below)

GYPSY CONCERTS IN THE CAVES
WITH THE PAGANINI DUO

Every fourth Saturday of the month in 2008 - 4pm
( For dates please see below)

LOUMAX GALLERY CONCERTS
Katoomba - Leura

Every first Saturday of the month in 2008 - 4.30 pm
( For dates please see below)


For your Comfort:

There is no need any more to bring a cushion or a chair. Comfortable chairs are now provided for concert visitors.

The Cave still relies today on its original air conditioning appliance
(rocks - stone age system) which keep the cave
at 15 degrees Celsius, warm in winter, cool in summer.
Despite the age of the system it ran
for now more than 339 million years.
It is recomended to bring a light jumper.

Access:

Access from Sydney is via (a well sign posted) turn off
from the Great Western Highway at Hartley.
Total distance is c 175km from Central Sydney (c 2.45 hrs), 75km from Katoomba (c 1.15hrs).

Wine & Cheese

After the Concerts Jenolan Caves House offers generously at
6.30pm free Wine & Cheese
for all concert visitors.
A chance to chat with the artists
- all CD's are on display and for sale to a reduced price -



CONCERT CALENDAR 2008

The Concerts in order of events




Sat. 17 May     4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Cathedral Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays Bach to Romantic favourites.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 24 May 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Hungary performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 21 June 4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays music written and transcribed for the Cathedral Chamber,
ranging from his own works to Tangos by Piazzolla.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 28 June 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Russia Romania and Spain performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911



Sat. 19 July    4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Cathedral Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays Bach to Romantic favourites.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 26 July 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Hungary performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 16 Aug   4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays music written and transcribed for the Cathedral Chamber,
ranging from his own works to Tangos by Piazzolla.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911



Sat. 23 Aug 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Russia Romania and Spain performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 6 Sept 4.30 pm: The "Duffeys" - Loumax Gallery Concert, Katoomba


Sat. 20 Sept   4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Cathedral Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays Bach to Romantic favourites.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911

Sat. 27 Sept 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Hungary performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 4 Oct 4.30 pm   Loumax Gallery Concert, Katoomba


Sat. 11 Oct    5pm  

The Paganini Duo at Wellington Caves


Sat. 18 Oct 4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays music written and transcribed for the Cathedral Chamber,
ranging from his own works to Tangos by Piazzolla.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 25 Oct    4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Russia Romania and Spain performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 1 Nov 4.30 pm   Loumax Gallery Concert, Katoomba


Sat. 8 Nov     5 pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello) at Wellington Caves


Sat. 15 Nov     4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Cathedral Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays Bach to Romantic favourites.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 22 Nov 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Hungary performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 6 Dec 4.30 pm  The Blue Mountains Trio
A Loumax Gallery Concert - Katoomba


Sat. 20 Dec 4pm  

Georg Mertens (Cello)

Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Chamber.
Georg Mertens plays music written and transcribed for the Cathedral Chamber,
ranging from his own works to Tangos by Piazzolla.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


Sat. 27 Dec 4pm  

The Paganini Duo (violin & guitar)

Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music from Russia Romania and Spain performed by Gustaw Szelski on violin & Georg Mertens on guitar.
Please click "more info" for a complete program.

The Cathedral chamber is renowned for featuring probably the world's purest acoustics.
Permanent temperature 15 C - cool in summer, mild in winter
Chairs are provided
Tickets: $45 (children $25)
Bookings: Jenolan Caves 1300 76 3311 or 6359 3911


 

Georg Mertens in the Cave
(Photo courtesy of Rob Whyte)

 

 

 

CONTACT
( & joining our email list)
click here on
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georgcello@hotmail.com

Concert Bookings:
ph. 1300 76 3311 or 02 6359 3911 then dial 2

For other caves Tours visit the website: jenolancaves.org.au

Shuttle Bus options (and also Concert Bookings) with:
"Fantastic Aussie Tours"
(24 hrs) ph 02 4782 1866
www.fantastic-aussie-tours.com.au
&
BMGST Cultural Tours
(Door to door shuttle bus service on request) ph 02 4784 2881
www.bmgst.com

On site Accomodation:
Jenolan Caves House
ph 02 6359 3322
www.jenolancaveshouse.com.au

The Paganini Duo
(Photo courtesy of Michael Small from Kumbaya Studios, Leura - Collage assembly by Jenny Reid from Berkojoey, Sydney)





 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

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