**This concert is SOLD OUT. Second show has been added at 6pm (August 17). Limited tickets available here: https://events.humanitix.com/the-horror-of-the-avant-garde-s-secret-show

"Hey big bully, damn right keep looking at me, lock in your stare because I have something to tell you: you are in trouble clown face, I am in a choir now. Heck yeah, you thought I was a loser but now I control your world with the power of my voice…" —Diego Ramirez

THE HORROR OF THE AVANT-GARDE(S) is a one-off performance event featuring the world premiere of Joseph Franklin’s concerto for piano, percussion, and large ensemble. Featuring renowned international guests Marc Hannaford on piano and Satoshi Takeishi on percussion, art direction by Tina Stefanou, words by Diego Ramirez, performances by Yumi Umiumare and Young Voices of Melbourne, and culinary horrors by Long Prawn.

THE HORROR OF THE AVANT-GARDE(S)
concerto for piano, percussion, and large ensemble
(world premiere)

Composed by Joseph Franklin
Conducted by Elliott Gyger
Art direction by Tina Stefanou

PERFORMERS:
Marc Hannaford (AUS/USA)- Piano
Satoshi Takeishi (JAP/USA) - Percussion
Laila Engle - Flute
Luke Carbon - Clarinet
Jasper Ly - Oboe
Callum G’Froerer - Double-Bell Trumpet
Benjamin Anderson - Double-Bell Bass Trombone
Louise Devenish - Percussion
Melina van Leeuwen - Harp
Sophia Kirsanova - Violin
Phoebe Green - Viola
Anna Pokorny - Cello
Joseph Franklin - Contrabass Guitar

ALSO FEATURING:
Yumi Umiumare
Diego Ramirez
Young Voices of Melbourne
Long Prawn

Presented by The Opera Company.

Supported by Alpha60.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

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