Friends of the Team of Pianists
An Invitation from the President of the Friends of the Team of Pianists...
The aim of the Friends is to support the Team of Pianists by directly assisting the Team, helping to promote its activities and building membership of the Friends. Members receive discounts for some Team events such as masterclasses and lectures and will be invited to join in social and educational activities organised specifically for the Friends. The Friends also coordinate 'Friends Play for Friends', a group of members who are pianists who get together informally in members' homes to perform for each other. There are opportunities to meet the Team and other performers plus regular newsletters. New members also receive a free CD featuring recitals from the biennial Australian National Piano Award in Shepparton.
To join the Friends of the Team of Pianists, please download the Fotops Membership Brochure. This contains an invitation from the President, details the objectives and benefits of FOTOPS membership, has Committee contact details for further information and includes your application form and methods of payment for your membership.
Alternatively, please send an email to: friendsoftop333@gmail.com or talk to one of the committee members at a Team of Pianists event.
Committee of the Friends of the Team of Pianists:
- Dr Deborah Jackson (President)
- Mario Anders (Treasurer & Secretary)
- Teri Brugman
- Clive Jackson
- Leona Jorgensen
- Yani Lam
- Alistair Maule
- Vincent Tarin
FOTOPS Hammer Memorabilia Project
Individually mounted and framed hammers from the late Max Cooke's final Bösendorfer grand piano, as used by so many of his talented protégés, are available for purchase as part of a 2022 fund-raising project, to help perpetuate Max Cooke's generosity towards young pianists, with events such as the Spring Piano School. These will be on display and for sale at various recitals in the Rigg Bequest Classic Music in Historic Venues 2022 - 24 concert series.
The text in the frame reads: "This hammer, from Max Cooke's Bösendorfer grand piano, has experienced countless hours of use under the hands of a new generation of pianists, who captivate us with their performances both today and into the future".
Regular Newsletter for Members
Feel free to download some newsletters from past years:
Upcoming Events
Rigg Bequest Classic Music 2025 at St John's Anglican Church, Camberwell
Concert 1 - Europe from East to West with Orix Duo
Ye Jin Choi (cello) & Kevin Suherman (piano), performing as Orix Duo, will take you on a captivating musical journey across the European continent, in the serene setting of St John's Anglican Church Camberwell. This rich and evocative program features Prokofiev’s Sonata for Cello and Piano Op. 119, the folkloric charm of Tsintsadze’s Five Pieces on Folk Themes, and the lyrical elegance of Poulenc’s Sonata for Cello and Piano FP 14, along with his beloved Les Chemins de l’Amour.
Join other audience members and the artists for post-concert refreshments in the Rutherford Room, hosted by the Friends of the Team of Pianists. This takes place directly after the recital, from approximately 8.45pm to 9.30pm.
Don't miss this evening of expressive artistry and cultural exploration presented by these brilliant young performers!
Read more including full programme details here. Or download the flyer here.
Date and Time
Thursday September 25, 2025 at 7.00pm
St John's Anglican Church
552 Burke Road
Camberwell, VIC, 3124
Rigg Bequest Classic Music 2025 at St John's Anglican Church, Camberwell
Concert 2 - Sanctuary of Sound: Mozart, Marais & More
Step into the serene acoustics of St John’s Anglican Church Camberwell for an evening of chamber music that spans centuries and continents. Clarinettist Robert Schubert, cellist Josephine Vains, and pianist Robert Chamberlain present a richly varied program of solos, duos, and trios.
From Mozart’s elegant Church Sonata and Marais’ passionate La Folia, to the lyrical English trio by John Ireland and the cinematic flair of Nino Rota, Sanctuary of Sound explores the expressive power of clarinet, cello, and piano in all their combinations. French Baroque keyboard gems by Rameau and Couperin add a touch of historical charm, while folk-inspired works from Korea and Ukraine bring a global perspective. Read more including full programme details here.
Directly after the recital, join other audience members and the artists for post-concert refreshments (approximately 8.45pm to 9.30pm) in the Rutherford Room, hosted by the Friends of the Team of Pianists.
Don't miss this unique musical journey in a sacred space!
Date and Time
Thursday November 13, 2025 at 7.00pm
St John's Anglican Church
552 Burke Road
Camberwell, VIC, 3124