Australia & New Zealand in Focus: CANCELLED

There is darkness and light to the “antipodean” experience. We are nations of Indigeneity, colonialism, immigration and joyous pluralism. This has given rise to musical voices as diverse and varied as our backgrounds and experiences. Australia and NZ in Focus is a celebration of the many threads that form the rich tapestry of new music in these two countries.

The event will feature a new commission from Micah Thompson (NZ), as well as works by Liza Lim, Brett Dean, Richard Meale and Dylan Lardelli.

A small portion of revenue from ticket sales will be donated to offset the carbon footprint of this event.

Shifting 1

Emily Koh Si fallor, sum for piano Australian Premiere
Luo Zhongrong Cross the river to pick hibiscus for voice and piano
Luo Zhongrong 3 Autumn Songs for voice and piano
Ravi Shankar Sonata for harp and cello
Dylan Lardelli Carrying for bass flute and contrbass recorder Australian Premiere
Margaret Sutherland Sonata for cello and piano
Elliott Gyger Shifting for cello
Salina Fisher Komorebi for violin and vibraphone

Shifting 2

Micah Thompson Otaki Songs for solo Bass Flute and large ensemble Forest Collective commission & World Premiere
Siraseth Pantura-umporn Matter:Antimatter for ensemble Australian Premiere
Luo Maishuo On That Mountain Road for voice and ensemble World premiere of a new arrangement by Evan J Lawson
Toru Takemitsu Rain Spell for ensemble
Toru Takemitsu Waves for clarinet solo and ensemble
Alex Turley Biome for ensemble 2018 Forest Collective commission
Richard Meale Las Alboradas for flute, horn and piano