Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music

 

Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music aka BIFEM has just been launched. Very exciting!

I will be performing in the Argonaut Ensemble concert called ‘Seeing Double’, which features two world premieres:

 

DECADENT PURITY (2016) WP
JACK SYMONDS
James WANNAN, Viola d’amore
Kaylie MELVILLE, Percussion
Jack SYMONDS, Conductor

HARP GUITAR DOUBLE CONCERTO (2016) WP
DAVID CHISHOLM
Jessica FOTINOS, Harp
Mauricio CARRASCO, Guitar
Maxime PASCAL, Conductor

 

 

More information here:

http://www.bifem.com.au/2016/festival/argonaut-seeing-double

http://www.bifem.com.au/2016/musicians/louisa-trewartha

New work to be Premiered

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Melbourne based composer and freelance musician Allison Wright presents an evening of chamber music inspired by the sound of the emerging contemporary classical music scene in New York. In an exciting program featuring brand new Australian compositions and premieres, kammervolk will explore both the divide and intimacy between classical and pop music. 

Bringing together some of Australia’s finest young artists and instrumentalists, kammervolk will be a celebration of chamber music and collaborative art. 

Featuring:

Allison Wright: “Two chapters from the same story”, featuring artwork by Minna Leunig and poetry by Jacob Sutherland 

Carolyn Schofield: “Face-Up”


Judd Greenstein: “Clearing, dawn, dance” – Australian premiere

Tilman Robinson: “Orison”

Lachlan Hughes: “Liturgy”

Curtis Reardon: “Glimpses of the path”

Louisa Trewartha: “Thin boundaries”

and a few sneaky extras…

Featuring the instrumental talents of:

Flute – Tamara Kohler
Clarinet – Kenny Keppel
Trumpet – Allison Wright
Violin – Natasha Conrau
Viola – Anthony Chataway
Cello – Jenni Mills
Piano/Ondes Martenot – Jacob Abela
Percussion – Kaylie Melville

Doors open 30 minutes before show.

For bookings and info, head to www.trybooking.com/KZAH or phone 9417 1983
Adult $22
Concession $16
Under 25’s $10

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Trio Premiere by Ensemble Goldentree

I’m very much looking forward to hearing my new trio performed by Ensemble Goldentree.

THE STRONG, THE FAIR

SUNDAY 13 MARCH / 2:30 PM

75 Reid Street, North Fitzroy

Trewartha – Memories for a Stranger 

(world premiere)

Pearson – New work

(premiere)

In the week of International Women’s Day Ensemble Goldentree will celebrate the contributions made to chamber music by women, and explore the stories of these composers, their works and performers.

Traversing generations and continents this passionate all-female ensemble will present the world premiere of two new works by Melbournian composers Louisa Trewartha and Natasha Pearson alongside influential female composers throughout history.

Complimentary afternoon tea served during the performance.

Adult $20 / Concession $15

Photography Daniele Martinie
Soprano Alison McIntosh. Photography: Daniele Martinie