We asked Anna Cerneaz how her week was. Anna manages marketing and publicity for Pinchgut but also works with quite a few other music organisations in Sydney.
I was told on Monday that I am to be acting general manager of Synergy Percussion Ltd. Synergy is a terrific organisation, which looks after 2 groups: Synergy Percussion - Australia’s
premier percussion ensemble and TaikOz - renowned for its electrifying
taiko drumming, combining elements of contemporary music and movement with
the ancient practice of Japanese drumming.
They have a rare collaboration performance at the City Recital Hall on Friday 23 November:
It’s a maternity leave position for 13 months and I’ll commence full time
from January 2008. However, I can’t live that long without opera! So I’m
going to be sticking around Pinchgut next year continuing the job I have been doing since the start of Pinchgut in 2001.
Many of you know that beside my work in early music, another great love of
mine is contemporary music and have been wearing various hats around Sydney
in this sector. To me, music written 500 years ago or written today evokes the
same emotional response and being part of helping audiences to experience
this music is where I feel I belong.
I’ve always thought I was the perfect person to promote the unique experience
of opera that we present at Pinchgut. When we first started the company over 6
years ago, I was very much into instrumental music and opera seemed to me to be something for others.
In any case, just one opera down (Semele in 2002) and I was hooked!
I love getting people who think opera’s
not for them to come along and try it - what a treat to see their response…
I’ve been running my business of arts management now for 11 years and really thrilled with this
new adventure in 2008. Although it’s going to be sad to leave my many hats,
I wont be leaving my many friends in the industry and the many wonderful
audience members I have meet.
So how did I celebrate? Well, besides ploughing through various grants this
week, preparing for the numerous concerts coming up with New Music Network,
Salut! Baroque - I attended a few stunning rehearsals of Juditha in
Marrickville and a glorious late evening swim at
Bronte, followed by champers on Monday.
Thanks, Anna, we are all glad you will be still part of Pinchgut. It wouldn't seem right without you.
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