Ian Potter Recital Hall, The Hedberg, entrance at 19 Collins Street Hobart
Summary:This final PhD recital presents the violin works of Fritz Bennicke Hart (1874-1949), a prolific yet underrecognised composer who enriched Melbourne’s musical scene.
A Royal College of Music alumnus alongside Holst and Vaughan Williams, Hart’s fourteen violin and piano pieces and two orchestral works, preserved in the State Library of Victoria and the National Library of Australia, reveal his distinctive voice.
This research redefines Hart’s legacy, highlighting his preference for simplicity and clarity over complexity, evident in his lyrical violin compositions characterised by motivic coherence, tonal subtlety, and folksong elements woven into a late-Romantic style.
By examining his connections with peers and other influences, this recital illustrates Hart’s creative blend of tradition and innovation, and encourages a refined performance approach that brings out the profound emotional resonance of his works for violin.
Patrons' Advice
- Arriving at the Hedberg
Please arrive between 12:30pm - 12:45pm via the University of Tasmania entrance to the building on 19 Collins Street Hobart. - Accessible Facilities
The Recital Hall is located on the ground floor with level access from Collins street. - Mask requirements
Mask wearing is an individual choice, however UTAS strongly recommends that masks be worn in indoor settings, particularly where physical distancing cannot be maintained. - Patrons please be advised, unauthorised photography, audio and video recordings strictly prohibited in this venue.
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