maremi
experience our intimate improvisations on surrounding artwork and environment
double bassists Marie-Louise Bethune and Michael McNamara and dance artist Renata Commisso explore their individual and collective emotional expressions and imaginings emerging from artworks
Marie-Louise Bethune is a musician, composer and educator. After decades of playing with professional orchestras in renowned concert halls in South Africa, Europe and Australia, she is increasingly drawn to more intimate improvisatory music making and cross-genre collaboration. She also plays the piano and drums.
Renata Commisso is a regional NSW-based independent dancer, choreographer, and educator. She spent 12 years performing with contemporary dance companies across Europe and North America before returning to Sydney in 2018. She has since built a diverse dance practice on stage and connecting community.
Michael McNamara is a graduate from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where he studied under both Kees Boersma and Alex Henery. He plays with numerous orchestras including the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Concert Orchestra where he is principal bassist. Michael has played in as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Sydney Opera House and throughout Europe.