Wednesday Lunchtime Concert: Petits Morceaux (Little Pieces)
Wed, 02 Sept
|Wesley Music Centre
On Wednesday 2nd September 2026 the Wesley Lunchtime Concert series warmly welcomes the return of Ben Hoadley (bassoon) and Ariana Odermatt (harpsichord) in an eclectic program of music that spans the Baroque to Sally Whitwell.
Time & Location
02 Sept 2026, 12:40 pm – 1:20 pm
Wesley Music Centre, 20-22 National Circuit, Entrance via, Fitzroy St, Forrest ACT 2603, Australia
About the event
Ben Hoadley is principal bassoonist of the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, and teaches at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School and Australian National Academy of Music. Ben is a regular guest principal bassoonist with groups including the Sydney SymphonyOrchestra, Opera Australia, Australian Chamber Orchestra, AustralianBrandenburg Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony, Auckland Philharmoniaand Malaysian Philharmonic. He has been a concerto soloist with orchestras including the New Zealand Symphony, Elgar Sinfonia London, Omega Ensemble, Auckland Chamber Orchestra and Canberra's own National Capital Orchestra. (Photo: Lydia Sewell).Omega Ensemble, Auckland Chamber Orchestra and Canberra's own National Capital Orchestra.
Ariana Odermatt holds a Master of Philosophy from the ANU School of Music and BA Honours in Performance Music (Harpsichord) from the University of Waikato. Her achievements overseas include performing at the 2011 Venice Biennale, at Handel's House in London and with NZ Barok. Locally, Ariana has played with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Limestone Consort, Canberra Bach Ensemble, Musica…