Benalla Art Gallery hosts concert inspired by film and television

Published on 11 April 2023

Benalla Art Gallery will host Jackie Bornstein, one of Melbourne’s most captivating jazz, chanson and bossa nova singers, to present a concert on the afternoon of Saturday 29 April.

Known for her rich tones and ability to get to the heart of a tune, Jackie’s performances champion music from across the globe, sharing timeless stories from diverse cultures. The performance will celebrate music from iconic television and movie soundtracks.

Singing in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Yiddish and Portuguese, Jackie will perform songs drawn from classic films and acclaimed TV series including Six Feet Under, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Schindler’s List and more. From the swinging It’s a Good Day to the haunting Oyfn Pripetshik, the program features diverse composers including Peggy Lee, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Maria Grever, Keren Ann, Luiz Bonfá, Bruno De Filippi and more.

Joining Jackie will be virtuosic guitarist Nathan Slater and bassist Philip Rex, one of Australia’s finest jazz musicians.

The concert is staged in partnership with the Melbourne Recital Centre, Melbourne’s award-winning live music venue.

Since opening in 2009, the Melbourne Recital Centre has been a major contributor to Australia’s vibrant musical landscape. The Centre is testament to the passion, vision and generosity of Melbourne’s music community.

Benalla Art Gallery Director, Eric Nash, said “it’s a pleasure to be able to rekindle our partnership with the Melbourne Recital Centre, who are recognised leaders in the live music sector. We have enjoyed presenting many concerts with the Melbourne Recital Centre in the past, most recently in March 2020, when we hosted Masahide Kurita and Kenji Fujimura. The impacts of COVID on live events and particularly the gallery and music sectors halted plans for other concerts in recent years, but it’s great to work together again.”

Melbourne Recital Centre Director of Programming, Marshall McGuire, said: “Melbourne Recital Centre is delighted to be able to share the love of music with all Victorians once again through our touring program, and particularly delighted to be partnering with Benalla Art Gallery to present Jackie Bornstein and ensemble. The combination of sparkling performers, a dynamic venue and an engaged audience is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.”

Melbourne Recital Centre’s Regional Touring Program is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Gailey Lazarus Foundation.

$35 members / $45 non-members. Numbers are strictly limited, payment and registration essential.

To secure your place, visit the Gallery, call on 5760 2619, or email [email protected]