Brisbane’s newest chamber ensembles are coming together for three entirely unique musical experiences.

Inspired by the casual and intimate setting of 19th century salon music, Blue Stockings, featuring soprano Alison Paris and guitar virtuoso Chloe Hasson, are hosting a trio of monthly concerts. At a private location in Woolloongabba, the duo will be accompanied with performances by Jacaranda Guitar Quartet, vocal quartet Seren8, and soprano Gabrielle Diaz.

This series is an exclusive introduction to some of the freshest new faces in Brisbane Chamber Music. This is Backyard Salon Sessions.

Tickets are donation-based, with a recommended minimum of $15 per person. Audience is limited, so book fast

Concert 1: Classics Across the Centuries // Friday April 30, 7:30pm

Jacaranda Guitar Quartet will join Blue Stockings to perform a series of popular songs spanning from traditional folk music to Mozart to Joni Mitchell. With original arrangements of classics such as Moon River and Plaisir d’Amour as well as Fernando Sor’s incredible arrangements of classic Mozart arias, Classics from Across the Centuries is a journey through western art music

Concert 2: Women in Words and Song // Friday May 28, 7:30pm

Blue Stockings will perform excerpts from the contemporary song cycle Confiding, composed by American classical guitarist and composer David Leisner. With poems by women, including Emily Dickinson and Emily Bronte, set for voice and guitar in a contemplative reflection of the rise and fall of a relationship. Soprano Gabrielle Diaz will be joining the duo to perform solos and duets by women such as Pauline Viardot and Cecile Chaminade.

Concert 3: Songs from Spain // Friday June 25, 7:30pm

The final concert will feature a selection of Spanish canciónes, from art music to folk song, including Joachin Rodrigo’s Tres Canciónes Español and excerpts from Romancero Gitano by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. For this final night, Blue Stockings will be joined by exciting young vocal quartet Seren8.