An Evening of Harp & Voice (feat. electronics & strings), presented by Liana Perillo & Loni Fitzpatrick

Enjoy a Friday evening concert featuring two Australian harpists, who weave voice, electronic extensions, violin and cello into their music.

Held in the beautiful No Vacancy Gallery, you will be able to enjoy local artwork before and after concert, along with bar service.

Tickets $25 pre-booked via Humanitix / $30 Door

The music program

Doors 6.30-7pm

7.15pm Original works & arrangements of familiar music by Loni

7.50pm Original works by Liana, including reworks of Björk and Nigel Westlake; accompanied by Fabian Aravalés on Synth/Beats, Haram Kim on Violin, Jeannie Kim on Cello)

8.25pm Arrangements of familiar music with Loni & Liana together on 2 x harps

(no interval, 5 minute breaks between sets for musicians to re-set)

About the performers

Liana Perillo (Melbourne): Harpist, vocalist and composer, Liana Perillo, demonstrates a clear crossover between classical and contemporary styles in her music. Liana plays the electro-acoustic pedal harp, coupled with amplification and analogue effects pedals to extend the sonority of her instrument. Her music envelopes the listener into a world of intriguing harp harmonies, tactile beats, soul-evoking lyrics, and sonic adornments of cello and violin.

www.lianaperillo.com

Loni Fitzpatrick (Far North Queensland): Loni Fitzpatrick is a distinguished harpist and singer, known for her remarkable artistry and versatility. With a solid classical training background, she has built a rewarding and accomplished career, becoming one of Australia’s most in-demand harpists. Loni has performed with many of the nation’s premier orchestras, including the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Victoria, and the Australian Youth Orchestra, and has appeared on stages both in Australia and internationally. Most recently, she was a featured guest artist at the 2024 Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville. Alongside her orchestral performances, Loni has earned recognition for her enchanting voice and harp performances. As a solo artist, Loni incorporates live looping with organic percussion, adding depth and texture to her performances. Her seamless fusion of classical technique with a broad range of musical styles has garnered widespread praise, cementing her reputation as a dynamic and inspiring figure in the Australian music scene.