Fairytales

Alex Raineri

Sunday 16 March 2025
Lagavulin

Alex Raineri presented a ‘Fairytales’ themed concert featuring Ravel’s haunting piano cycle ‘Gaspard de la Nuit’ and Melody Eötvös ‘Piano Sonata No. 2 - A Story from the Sand Dunes’. Alex paired these with the premiere of a brand-new composition for himself and resident percussionist Vanessa Tomlinson, which activated the natural environment of Harrigans Lane.

Described by The Australian as a “born communicator,” Alex Raineri is a Meanjin (Brisbane)–based pianist, harpsichordist, composer, writer, producer, and educator who performs across Australia and internationally. An artist ambassador for Kawai Australia and Artistic Director of both the Brisbane Music Festival and FourthWall Arts, he has toured extensively throughout Europe, North America, Asia, and the Pacific. A dedicated champion of contemporary music, Raineri has commissioned over 80 works and premiered more than 140 world and 170 Australian compositions. As a concerto soloist, he has appeared with major Australian orchestras and ensembles, and his performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio 3, Radio NZ, ABC Classic FM, and international classical networks.