Formed in 2014, Arioso Chamber Ensemble brings together the talents and experience of leading specialists in Baroque performance. 

This year Arioso welcomes viola da gamba player Shannon Scheltema.  Shannon has recently returned from The Netherlands where she has spent several years performing with orchestras and ensembles in The Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. 

Arioso Chamber Ensemble’s first programme for 2023 includes a selection of joyous celebratory Baroque music including Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks”, Vivaldi’s solo motet “Nulla in mundo pax sincera”, a selection of arias by Handel and Purcell, and sonatas by Rebel and Rameau.  

Arioso artists Judit Molnar (soprano), Margaret Caley (baroque violin), Janet Brewer (harpsichord) are looking forward to the unique viola da gamba sound Shannon will bring to the ensemble: a truly baroque vibe!

Concerts will be presented 2.30pm Saturday 29 April at Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed Street Eudlo, and 2.30pm Sunday 30 April at Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple Street Cooroy. 

Tickets are available online or cash at the door: $35 Full / $30 Concessions / $12 School Students.  For further information please visit www.ariosochamberensemble.com.