Vienna Gold

The private salons and stunning concert halls of 19th-century Vienna  were the beating heart of Europe's vibrant music scene. Vienna was the  cultural epicentre for centuries and wealthy patrons played a vital role  in supporting renowned composers including Mozart, Beethoven and  Schubert. Glorious music that is still being performed and loved today.

Through the generosity of the Highlands Music Collective's dear  Founding Patron, the late Dr Timothy Pascoe AM, we hold an annual award  to encourage talented local musicians aged between 14-24 years. This  year's Eva Pascoe Award was won by the wonderful pianist Luke Bowen and  we are proud to feature him in this concert.

Luke Bowen is well known to local audiences as a frequent guest  recitalist at St Jude's Church and soloist with the Southern Highlands  Symphony Orchestra. Luke studies piano with Professor Robert Constable  AM, and Musicology with Dr Jane McKellar. He is an outstanding scholar  and musician and is a dual degree student at the University of New  England, where he specialises in…