Ensemble goes organic at Botanica

THERE’S a corner of Ballarat, in the heart of an industrial site, that is gaining a reputation as a creative and artisan space.

Red brick factories and warehouses, built in the 1920s, have been reimagined and are attracting visitors to a slower pace of life in order to appreciate fine crafts while enjoying relaxed hospitality from Botanica.

Reminiscent of a Viennese Salon, Botanica is the venue that Klemanatyne Ensemble has chosen for its final performance of the year.

Its relaxed vibe is the perfect choice for the audience to purchase a drink, sit back and relax in the calming atmosphere of beautiful green plants and vertical garden.

Nicci Dellar, Klemantyne’s artistic director, said that this was the first concert performed at Botanica.

“It has such a lovely calming ambiance that I am confident the audience will really enjoy listening to our diverse program and will be wanting more concerts in this relaxed venue,” she said.

The first half of the performance is structured around a more classical style with a repertoire that is sure to be well known, including Corelli’s Christmas Concerto.

The second half presents more modern works from slow and fast Tangos from Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla, and contemporary Soviet-born Australian pianist and composer Elena Kats-Chernin to the famous Villa Lobos piece Brasiliera Bachianas.

Klemantyne, established in 2019 by Nicci Dellar, has brought together professional musicians and music teachers to form a string classical ensemble which continues to delight audiences.

The show is set for 2pm, Satruday, 3 December at Shed 2/20 Elizabeth Street, Delacombe.

Tickets for Klemantyne Ensemble Botanica show are available from trybooking.com/CEFYC and at the door, which opens at 1.30 pm – adults $25, concession $20, 15 years and under $10.