Join MYRIAD, the Percussion Ensemble of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, for their latest offering of percussion works.

This semester, MYRIAD is honoured to be premiering a new percussion sextet written for them by distinguished Australian composer Emeritus Professor Barry Conyngham AM.

The program also features our very own Benjamin Smith in the premiere performance of his spectacular percussion ensemble arrangement of Philip Sparke's brass band favourite, The Year of the Dragon.

We also present drumming masterpieces - Iannis Xenakis's Okho reimagined for multi-percussion, and Michael Askill's No Rest From the Dance, which is based on rhythmic material from the ballet score for Graeme Murphy's Salome.

Featuring an incredible diversity of instruments and textures, this program explores a full and vibrant colour spectrum of contemporary percussion.

Program

Barry Conyngham
The Room (2026) ^

Philip Sparke
(arr. Benjamin SMITH)
The Year of The Dragon (1984/2026) ^

Iannis Xenakis
Okho (1989)

Michael Askill
No Rest From The Dance (2001)

^ Denotes World Premiere

Credits

MYRIAD, MCM Percussion Ensemble
Brent Miller, Head of Percussion & Director of MYRIAD

Venue Information

This event takes place in Kenneth Myer Auditorium, located on the ground floor of The Ian Potter Southbank Centre. Please enter via the main entrance at 43 Sturt St, Southbank VIC 3006.

Image: Gregory Lorenzutti (ed B Miller) 2026

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