Event Description
One of the most impressive musicians to emerge in Australia … with a dazzling technique dispensing hair-raising tempos… His writing displays a real depth of emotion …revelling in a zest for life and celebration.
– THE AUSTRALIAN NEWSPAPER
Joseph Tawadros at the Stift International Music Festival – performances:
- 27 August, Family Concert “Peter and the Wolf” 1.00 pm
A colorful, joyous concert for children of all ages! Alan Ridout’s adorable ‘Fernando the bull’ and a solo by Ud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros precede Prokoffief’s much loved Peter and the wolf, in this brilliant arrangement for large ensemble.
- 27 August Evening Concert 7.30pm
The Apotheosis of the Dance “Vienna, Paris, Venice, Cairo, Buenos Aires”
Beethoven – Finale from the 7th Symphony
Vivaldi – La Follia, for 2 violins, cello and double bass
Saint-Saëns – Danse Macabre
Tawadros – Constantinople & Eye of the Beholder, for ud and strings
- 28 August Final Concert: Stift Open Air 3.00 pm
Our festive final concert! Join us around the festive open air stage in front of the Stiftkerk for an afternoon of popular masterworks by Vivaldi and Mendelssohn, plus appearances by Marcelo Nisinman and Joe Tawadros.
Vivaldi – Concerto for 4 violins and strings
Tawadros – ‘Give or take’ for ud and strings
Piazzolla – Concierto de Nazar, for bandoneon and Strings
Mendelssohn – Octet in Es op. 20
BIOGRAPHY
At 32, Joseph Tawadros is established as one of the world’s leading oud performers and composers. A virtuoso of diversity and sensitivity, Joseph performs in concert halls worldwide and is known for his brilliant technique, deep musicianship and joyous style of performance.
His drive to push musical boundaries has led to many collaborations with significant performers and a solid repertoire of innovative, original music. He has recorded 13 albums – Storyteller, Rouhani, Visions, Epiphany, Angel, The Prophet: Music Inspired by the Poetry of Kahlil Gibran, The Hour of Separation, Band of Brothers, Concerto of the Greater Sea, Chameleons of the White Shadow, Permission to Evaporate, Truth Seekers, Lovers and Warriors and his latest offering World Music. Joseph has received 12 nominations and won three ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards in 2012, 2013 and 2014 for Best World Music Album.
A resident of Sydney since 1986, Joseph was nominated for Young Australian of the Year in 2014, received the NSW Premier’s medal for Arts and Culture in the same year and was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (AM) for his services to music and composition in 2016.