Carisma is a unique and innovative Brisbane based trio of flute, harp and cello. Carisma's musicians are very experienced and professional. They are available for all elegant occasions including weddings, birthday parties, christenings and corporate functions.
Hearing the music of Carisma is like receiving a sensory awakening: an inspirational gift for the soul. Their extensive repertoire includes classical music, popular, jazz, latin and Celtic music. They are also very happy to cater for any music requests you may have.
Carisma has released 3 albums on ABC Classics - Whispers, Lily's Eyes and Celtic Dreams. These albums enjoy regular airplay on various radio stations throughout Australia - ABC Classic FM, 4MBS and 612ABC.
A small sample of Carisma's repertoire:
- Canon in D (J.Pachelbel/arr. J.Preece)
- Bridal Chorus (Wagner)
- O Mio Babbino Caro (Pucinni)
- Intermezzo Sinfonico from Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)
- Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clark)
- Romance from The Pearl Fishers (Bizet/arr Craig Allister Young)
- Panis Angelicus (Faure)
- Air on the G String (Bach)
- Arrival of the Queen of Sheeba (Handel)
- Minuet in G (Beethoven)
- Ave Maria (Schubert)
- Autumn Leaves (J. Kosma & J.Mercer/arr. Sharny Russell)
- Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Mendelssohn)
- Cantilena (Sharny Russell)
- One Day I’ll Fly Away (arr. Sharny Russell)
- Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
- The Pearl Fishers Duet (Bizet)
- Scarborough Fair (Trad.)
- Pavane (Faure /arr.J. Preece)
- Una Furtiva Lagrima (Donizetti/arr.J.Preece)
- Cinema Paradiso ( Ennio & Andrea Morricone/arr. J.Preece)
- Just A Single Voice (Sally K. Albrecht & Jay Althouse/arr. Preece)
- Children’s Song No 3 (Chick Corea/arr. Kent Farbach)
- The Swan ( Saint-Saens)
- Promenade A L’Automne (Marcel Tournier)
- Tico Tico (Zequinha Abreu)
- Chanson (John Rutter/arr. J. Preece)
- Here There and Everywhere (Lennon/McCartney/arr. Bill Thorp)
- Habanera – from Carmen ( Bizet/arr. Janice Preece)
- Ave Maria (Bach/Gounod / arr. Louise King)
- Entr’acte from Carmen (Georges Bizet/arr. Janice Preece)
- Gabriel’s Oboe (E. Morricone)
- Angel’s Carol (John Rutter/arr. Janice Preece)
- Recuerdos De La Alhambra (Francisco Tarrega/arr J. Preece)
- Prelude from Suite Antique (John Rutter/arr J.Preece)
- The Rose (Amanda McBroom/arr Craig Allister Young)
- Cavatina (Stanley Myers/arr. Janice Preece)
- Sicilienne (Faure/arr. Janice Preece)
- On Wings of Song (Mendelssohn)
- Valse Frontenac (Traditional/arr Janice Preece)
- Clair de Lune (Debussy)
- By The Brook (Boisdeffre)
Carisma has performed in venues such as:
- Tattersall’s Club
- Stamford Plaza
- Queensland Art Gallery
- Brett’s Wharf
- Queensland Rugby Club
- Irish Club, Brisbane
- The Polo Club, Brisbane
- The Brisbane Club
- Palazzo Versace
- Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
- Marriott Resort, Gold Coast
- Hyatt, Coolum
- Hyatt, Sanctuary Cove
- Royal Pines, Gold Coast
- The Villa, Nerang
- Customs House, Brisbane
- And many more!
Carisma has performed for companies such as:
- Macquarie Bank
- National Bank
- Redlands City Council
- Telstra
- Treasury Casino
- Air Service
- ASDA
- ABC
- Engineers
- Queensland Ambulance Service
- Queensland Insurance Brokers
- Association of Wall & Ceiling Industries
- And many more!
