Here is a link to the film I created for my Masters final Project/Thesis.
Enjoy!
Masters Thesis Recording
On Sunday 31st of August I spent the afternoon and evening rehearsing, performing, and recording all the music for my thesis major project.
I was joined by 9 incredibly talented Melbourne musicians, a clever tech guy, and my two wonderful sisters.
Photography by Abigail Trewartha
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
Gigs!
I’ve just finished a season of Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet at the Arts Centre with Houston Ballet and Orchestra Victoria. Such incredible music- thanks Sergei!
And in the middle of that I played a baroque gig at St John’s, Southgate. It was a wonderful opportunity to have a crack at the first trumpet part of BWV 63. Bach sure knew what he was doing 🙂
Back in Melbourne
This is me being happy to be working and living back in Melbourne!
I’ve been very fortunate to pick up some great gigs this month. This week I’ve started rehearsals playing in Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet with Orchestra Victoria and Houston Ballet. I’ve also been playing a lot of baroque trumpet; Woodend Winter Arts Festival a few weeks back and a gig this Sunday (bwv 63). Such incredible music, which is totally keeping me sane while I get my life back to some sort of normality after the past nine months of studying intensively overseas. I will also be completing my Masters thesis by August. Much to do!
Evolution
Here is a mix of my piece ‘Evolution’ that I recorded in Sofia with Radio Bulgaria in May. This was part of my Masters degree at Pulse College, Dublin.
The criteria was simply to compose a film music or game music cue of 3 minutes. The concept I came up with was for an imagined documentary about ‘Evolution’:
Game Music Cue
The concept of this piece was to write for an imagined game cue, of which I envisaged a heroine set on a journey to save her love.
The recording session was done in short sections and then later pieced together. I composed 3 different themes, all with layers of woodwind, brass, and strings.
Thin Boundaries
I was very fortunate to have a new chamber piece of mine, ‘Thin Boundaries’ premiered in a concert last week. It was an incredible concert curated by my friend and fellow trumpeteer Allison Wright. An exceptional display of new music played by incredible young musicians.
LT x
Preview of ‘Evolution’ by Louisa Trewartha
Raw live footage of ‘Evolution’ composed and conducted by Louisa Trewartha.
Recording session at Radio Bulgaria, Sofia on Sunday 22nd May, 2016.
More coming soon…
New work to be Premiered
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