After a whole year living and touring abroad, Joey Eng briefly returns to Perth to present ‘Melodies and Meditations’, a concert that is the culmination of his newfound international experiences. The program features a diverse selection of marimba masterworks, as well as an Australian premiere of a new work by Joey. From vibrant, high-energy passages to moments of quiet reflection, ‘Melodies and Meditations’ invites you to experience the full expressive power of the solo marimba. Don’t miss this unique and heartfelt musical homecoming.

PROGRAM

‘Tensions’ - Joey Eng (Australian premiere)

‘Nocturne in F minor’ - Pius Cheung

‘Dances of Earth and Fire’ - Peter Klatzow

‘Deborah’s Theme’ from ‘Once Upon A Time in America’ - Ennio Morricone arr. Fumito Nunoya

‘Marimba Spiritual’ - Minoru Miki

The concert will be approximately one hour in duration, without intermission.

TICKETS

Ticket is required for entry. This concert is by donation - please pay what you feel to help support the artist.

Recommended donation: $15

LOCATION

Richard Gill Auditorium, WAAPA

2 Bradforf Street, Mount Lawley

About Joey:

Joey Eng is a percussionist, composer and educator from Perth, Western Australia. He has performed and given masterclasses to audiences in Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom. Joey was the winner of the 2022 Warana Concerto Competition and a finalist in both the inaugural 2019 and the 2021 Marimbafest international solo marimba competition, in which he won 2nd prize and the audience choice award.

A multi-skilled percussionist and collaborator, Joey has performed with many orchestras across Australia including the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra, Perth Symphony Orchestra, Australian Baroque, and the Australian Youth Orchestra. He was also a member and soloist with the World Percussion Group.

As a composer, Joey’s solo percussion and chamber works are being performed regularly by thousands around the world. He has been commissioned by many ensembles/organizations, including the World Percussion Group, Edition Svitzer, Edith Cowan University, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and the Silver Sands Guitar Quartet. His compositions have been featured in the Percussive Notes magazine.

Joey completed his Bachelor of Music from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, receiving the 2022 WAAPA Medal as the top graduate of the entire university. As an educator, he was a lecturer specialising in keyboard percussion studies at Edith Cowan University and has taught high school percussionists across schools in Perth, with his students winning a multitude of awards including the Premier of WA Award and the 2023 Marimbafest Open Class Ensemble 1st Prize.

Joey is a Premier Artist for Marimba One (USA) and his compositions are published by Edition Svitzer (Denmark). He is also a recording artist for the Svitzer Music label.