FLAVOURS OF SPAIN
KARIN SCHAUPP & ALEX RAINERI
Presented by Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival and The Events Centre, Caloundra
Date & Time
Sunday, 8 June
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Venue
The Events Centre, Caloundra
20 Minchinton St, Caloundra
Kabi Kabi Country
Experience the enchanting melodies of Spain like never before in this rousing Flavours of Spain concert at The Events Centre, Caloundra. Join us for a mesmerizing afternoon of music, where the passionate rhythms of the guitar, skilfully played by the renowned Karin Schaupp, intertwine with the graceful melodies of the piano, masterfully performed by the talented Alex Raineri.
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Spanish music and let your senses savour the distinct and captivating flavours of this vibrant culture. Don't miss this extraordinary concert that promises to transport you to the heart of Spain, right here on the Sunshine Coast, and leave your soul dancing!
“Schaupp’s playing is so perfect, so complete, that it seems like a miracle.” Badische Zietuna
Presented in conjunction with The Events Centre, Caloundra
Repertoire
Isaac Albéniz (arr. Inoue) | Granada, Sevilla and Córdoba
Ann Carr-Boyd | Stars Over New Norcia
Isaac Albéniz | Torre Bermeja
Enrique Granados | La Maja y el ruiseñor (The Maiden and the Nightingale)
de Falla | Ritual Fire Dance from El Amor Brujo
Erik Griswold | Los sueños del niño y la niña (The dreams of the boy and girl)
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco | Fantasia, Op. 145
KARIN SCHAUPP
Karin Schaupp is a highly acclaimed international guitarist known for her performances as a recitalist, concerto soloist, and festival guest across Australia, Europe, Asia, the US, Mexico, and Canada. Her unique stage presence and passionate playing have garnered her significant recognition, inspiring composers to create works specifically for her.
Beginning her guitar training at age five, Karin quickly gained accolades, winning international competitions in Italy and Spain during her teens. She studied under her mother, Isolde Schaupp, and completed her music education at The University of Queensland, earning First Class Honours and a Masters degree, along with a University Gold Medal. Her achievements include the Music Council of Australia Freedman Fellowship in 2003 and the Australia Council for the Arts Music Fellowship in 2013.
Karin has an extensive discography, including her acclaimed debut album Soliloquy (1997) and the ARIA-nominated Leyenda (1998). She has collaborated with various ensembles, resulting in multiple recordings, including Songs of the Southern Skies (2012) and Songs of the Latin Skies (2017), which won the ARIA for Best World Music Album. Her orchestral work includes premier recordings of concertos written for her, such as Phillip Bracanin’s Guitar Concerto and Ross Edwards’ Concerto for Guitar and Strings.
Karin has performed on international television and radio, reaching millions of viewers, and has extended her talents to the theatrical stage, starring in Lotte’s Gift, a play written for her. She has performed with prestigious orchestras and at significant events, including the Commonwealth Games and World Expo. Currently, she serves as Head of Classical Guitar at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, and resides in Brisbane with her family.
ALEX RAINERI
Hailed as a “born communicator” (The Australian), Alex Raineri lives on Jagera and Turrbul land in Meanjin (Brisbane, Queensland). He is active throughout Australia and Internationally as a piano recitalist, concerto soloist, chamber musician, harpsichordist, composer, writer, producer, and educator.
Alex is an artist ambassador for Kawai Australia and is the Artistic Director of Brisbane Music Festival and live-music venue FourthWall Arts. International tours include America, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Finland, Netherlands, Asia, and New Zealand. Within Australia, Alex has been a featured artist at many major festivals, series, and venues.
A passionate advocate for contemporary music, Alex has commissioned over 80 works and has given over 140 World Premieres and over 170 Australian Premieres to date. As a concerto soloist he has appeared with the Queensland, Tasmanian, Darwin, and West Australian Symphony Orchestras, Camerata, Orchestra Victoria, Ensemble Q, and others. Radio broadcasts include BBC Radio 3, Radio NZ, California Capital Public Radio, Chicago’s WFMT, ABC Classic FM, and all of the Australian MBS Networks.
Collaborations with notable Australian and International artists include Andreas Ottensamer, Twoset Violin, eighth blackbird, ELISION, Asko|Schönberg, Lior, Sara Macliver, Mirusia, Natalie Clein, Natsuko Yoshimoto, Greta Bradman, Karin Schaupp, Lorina Gore, Amy Lehpamer, Claire Edwardes, Li Wei Qin, Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Warwick Fyfe, Jack Liebeck, Kathryn Stott, Slava Grigoryan, Brett Dean, William Barton, Sophie Rowell, Jane Sheldon, Lisa Moore, Ensemble Offspring, Orava Quartet, and many others.
Major awards include winning the Australian National Piano Award, ANAM Concerto Competition, and Kerikeri International Piano Competition (New Zealand). Alex was a recipient of the Queensland Luminary Award (2021) in the APRA/AMCOS Art Music Awards and also received a Kranichsteiner Musikpries (2014) at the Darmstadt Summer Courses for New Music (Germany). In 2023 he was awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship.