You will be treated to an afternoon of drama, excitement and unexpected joy at St Bernard's Church Batehaven, from 3pm.

Mr Chong and Ms Rowell are two of Australia's finest musicians.

They are recognised as fine soloists and chamber musicians, and have created a formidable musical partnership.

In four great sonatas, they will play music as conversation, an intriguing dialogue between piano and violin.

"This music has many human characteristics and emotions - it features elegance, drama, love, excitement and breathless and unexpected joy!" Mr Chong said.

This music will also thrill audiences with its intimacy, complexity and drama.

It will require sensitivity and virtuosic performances from both musicians.

The pair enjoy playing for regional audiences.

"In regional locations there is a sense of friendliness and warmth perhaps not expressed so openly in cities, and this is always appreciated," they said.

"You can really feel the anticipation as you play!"

This performance will also feature the new Kawai concert grand piano recently purchased by the South Coast Music Society.

This piano, and the fine acoustics of St Bernard's, will guarantee a sound quality and concert experience that is unrivalled in the region.

The purchase of the piano is a major commitment to live performance of classical music on the south coast and will guarantee that musicians of international calibre continue to travel here to perform for enthusiastic local audiences.

Tickets are available from www.southcoastmusicsociety.com or at the door (cash only)

Adults $35, Concessions $30, students and an accompanying adult free.

For more information contact

president@southcoastmusicsociety.com www.southcoastmusicsociety.com

The Age in Melbourne declared Mr Chong "a pianist of impressive talent and sensitivity ... a true chamber musician at work".

Ms Rowell has traveled the world playing in principal violin positions with the Scottish and Mahler Chamber Orchestras and the Vancouver, Sydney and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras.