East-West Resonance | Sydney Guitar Collective x Suwitra Jaya Gamelan

Name: East-West Resonance | Sydney Guitar Collective x Suwitra Jaya Gamelan
Start: 2025-05-25T15:00:00+1000
End: 2025-05-25T17:00:00+1000
Location: Balmain Town Hall

Sun, 25 May, 3pm - 5pm AEST

Balmain Town Hall

balmain, australia

Sydney Guitar Collective

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- EVENT INFORMATION -

Join us at 3pm Sunday, 25th May, at the Balmain Town Hall.

The Sydney Guitar Collective once again returns bigger and better, collaborating with Suwitra Jaya Gamelan (Directed by Dr Manolete Mora) for a well crafted evening of east and west fusion! Experience a blend of classical guitar with modern Balinese Gamelan as 7 exceptional guitarists share the stage with Suwitra Jaya’s talented musicians.

Guitar strings meet suspended gongs in this innovative concert, where the intricate interlocking patterns (kotekan) of Balinese gamelan interweave with the harmonic complexity of classical guitar. The performance features the works of renowned international guitarists William Kanengiser (USA) and I Wayan Balawan (Indonesia), a new work by emerging Sydney composer Eitan Muir, as well as the music of the virtuosic Balinese composer and multi-instrumentalist I Gusti Ngurah Adi Putra (Indonesia), reimagined for guitars and gamelan in new arrangements.

Co-produced by Dr Janet Agostino (Artistic Director, Sydney Guitar Collective), Dr Manolete Mora (Director, Suwitra Jaya Gamelan) and Tobias Dracoulis, East-West Resonance pays homage to the tradition of cross-cultural musical dialogue, and invites us to reflect: How do these cross-cultural compositions deepen our understanding of each other's musical heritage, and what new possibilities for artistic expression might emerge from this ongoing dialogue?

-GENERAL INFORMATION -

Doors open at 2:30pm for a 3pm Start.

Please arrive up to 15-30 minutes before start time.

Please show eTicket(s) at the door - tickets will also be available at the door.

Donations will also be available at the door. Cash and Card accepted.

Spaces are limited and will be alloca

ted on a first-come basis.

- Getting there -

Parking is limited and metered on Darling St.
There is some 2P parking on nearby Jacques St and Llewellyn St.

Public transport -
Buses: 441/442 from Town Hall, 433 from Central, 445 from Campsie.
Ferry: F3 and F4 services to Balmain East Wharf, then hop on the 442!

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Special Thanks to Simon Powis, Founder of the Classical Guitar Corner for Sponsoring the Collective!

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The Sydney Guitar Collective is an initiative of Dr Janet Agostino, the Guitar Collective’s musical director, who worked with the UNSW Guitar Ensemble over the last ten years. They are committed to expanding Australia's guitar ensemble repertoire by commissioning new works and delivering engaging performances to new audiences. Supported by Dr. Simon Powis of Classical Guitar Corner, the ensemble continues to foster a vibrant community for classical guitarists in Sydney. The Collective presents diverse repertoire to their performances and aims to expand this predominantly Australian repertoire through commissioning new works from colleagues and associates.

Past performances

Commissioning and Premiering Port Jackson Suite
In November 2024, the Collective premiered Port Jackson Suite, a four-movement work by renowned Australian composer Richard Charlton. Commissioned specifically for the ensemble, the suite explores evocative Sydney landscapes through movements such as “Deep Water Dancing” and “Shark Bay.” The premiere took place at the Annandale Creative Arts Centre during the “Echoes of Port Jackson” concert.
“Guitar Explorations” Concert Showcasing Emerging Composers
On 26 November 2023, the Collective presented “Guitar Explorations” at the Mosman Art Gallery, featuring original compositions by emerging Australian composers Jalal Ahmed, Julia Vlahogiannis, and Tom Baltaks. The program blended contemporary Australian works with South American influences, highlighting the ensemble's commitment to nurturing new talent.
Performance at the Classical Guitar Society Sydney Concert Series
On 30 November 2024, the Collective performed as a closer at the Mosman Art Gallery as part of the Classical Guitar Society Sydney's “Young Winners and Friends” concert. This event also featured the premiere of Alison Skarratt’s Warrumbungles Night Sky by Trio North.
Participation in the 35th Glebe Music Festival
The ensemble contributed to the 35th Glebe Music Festival with a performance on 8 November 2024 at Gleebooks, showcasing their commitment to community engagement and live music.
“Intrusions” Concert Featuring Richard Charlton’s Works
In May 2024, the Collective presented the “Intrusions” concert at the Mosman Art Gallery, featuring compositions by Richard Charlton, including a performance of “Intrusions.”
Cross-Cultural Collaboration: “East-West Resonance”
In May 2025, the Collective collaborated with Suwitra Jaya Gamelan in “East-West Resonance,” a concert blending classical guitar with Balinese gamelan. The program included works by William Kanengiser, I Wayan Balawan, and a world premiere by Eitan Muir, emphasizing the ensemble's dedication to cross-cultural musical dialogues.

The Collective acknowledges the significant support and sponsorship from Dr. Simon Powis of Classical Guitar Corner, to whom we are enormously grateful.

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Sun, 25 May, 3pm - 5pm AEST

Balmain Town Hall

balmain, australia

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