Due Histoire in the Courtroom – Just Outstanding

Last Friday evening’s concert in the Courtroom by guitar and saxophone combo Duo Histoire was exceptional.  “I’ve never smiled all the way through a concert before!  Couldn’t help it, it was just so delightful” reported one attendee.  “How can only a saxophone and a guitar produce such a sublime concert?” asked another, adding “they are amazing musicians, giving an outstanding and memorable performance.”

While the enjoyment meter registered at the maximum, the audience numbers were the lowest seen for a very long time.  Gunning Focus Group (GFG) will invite this very engaging duo back and, if they return, is determined to pack the venue out.  While saxophonist Nick Russoniello and guitarist Murilo Tanouye had a thoroughly enjoyable night, they deserved a bigger audience and GFG believes Gunning district people will turn out in numbers now we know from experience just how superb and pleasurable they are.

GFG partnered with Music in the Regions (MitR) to bring Duo Histoire to Gunning.  MitR’s mission is to lay down a foundation that will see more Opera House- standard performers visiting regional centres.  MitR Board members David Francis and Don Harwin were among the attendees. The cultural equity programs initiated during Mr Harwin’s time as Arts Minister have been such a benefit to us here in Gunning with the Courtroom, Coronation Theatre and Gunning Shire Hall all benefitting from successful grant applications made by our Council in partnership with local community groups and individuals.

MitR Board Members Don Harwin and David Francis with the Duo