Concert Report Posted on Facebook 8 September 2025

Last Sunday’s Baroque Treasures concert featuring the Musica da Camera string orchestra led by early music specialist John Ma in the Gunning Shire Hall was an aural and visual delight – much enjoyed by all of us there.

The band clearly enjoyed performing for us.  The good-sized audience loved the music they played as well as learning from, and laughing at, the introductory explanations Music Director John gave before each piece.  Who would have thought Johann Fischer’s Luneburger Sultze suite written in the form of a baroque dance suite was an early form of advertising jingle?

The new look hall also drew unsolicited praise from visitors.  It has a very pleasing look and feel to it, the new comfortable seating has been appreciated by many and the new entry ramp makes getting into the venue with a wheelchair or walker a doddle.  In addition, we used, the shire’s new portable lighting gear to add to the overall visual effect.  We are sure Boccherini, who did not have the luxury of using uplights in the 1700s, would have approved.

GFG thanks lighting technician Jen Wright for technical and aesthetic advice as well as going out of her way to assist us.  We also appreciated the cheerful and ready assistance given us by local Council staff.

The local press had a front row seat so you can expect a review of the show by Mandy McDonald in the Upper Lachlan Gazette.