Australian Voices: Graduate Composers with Arcadia Winds & Friends

Australian Voices presents spoken words collected around Australia, curated alongside a showcase of contemporary works by Graduate uprising composers, and performed by iconic Australian ensemble and artists Arcadia Winds, Gemma Kneale, Evan Setiawan, Danae Killian and collaborating guests. From fast shifting shapes, expansive landscapes to poetic laments, this concert’s programming is a musical journey inspired by profound connections between the interconnectedness of humanity and our Australian natural landscapes, as well as how we embrace our individual cultural identities within our unique Australian communities. ”When We Are”, features Australian voices collected as part of the MOMENTUM II Commission Award with support by the Australian Music Centre and Cinque Artist Management. Spoken words participants were asked to reflect on a series of questions on identity and culture.

PROGRAM

Leah Blankendaal
Smoke

Lewis Ingham
Altering Landscape

Zinia Chan
When We Are (World Premiere)

Martin Mackerras
Elegy for Clarinet and Piano

Alon Trigger
Piano Trio

CREDITS

Acadia Wind:
Laila Engle - Flute
Jorja Withall - Clarinet
Emmanuel Cassimatis - Oboe
John Tansuka - Horn
Matthew Kneale - Bassoon

Guest Artists:
Gemma Kneale - Cello
Evan Setiawan - Violin

Elegy for Clarinet and Piano
Danae Killian - Piano
Martin Mackerras - Clarinet

Piano Trio
Max Keilly - Piano
Ron Jontof-Hutter - Violin
Claudia Kuner - Cello

RUN TIME
This performance runs for about 2 hours, including one interval.

PARKING

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ACCESSIBILITY

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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