Event
Eighth Blackbird
- Date: Thursday, 23 February 2017, 7pm
- Venue: Llewellyn Hall ANU School of Music — School of Music, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT
- Series: This event is part of the Musica Viva International Concert Season 2017 series
- Tickets: Adult: $92-$43 | Concession: $80-$37 | Under 30: $30 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on 1800 688 482
Event Details
"Professionalism and proficiency amplified by that indefinable X factor, charisma." New York Times.
Celebrate the joy of the new with Eighth Blackbird. The closest thing classical music has to a rock band, this ensemble – described by the LA Times as a collection of ‘supermusicians’ – revels in the work of living composers, played with love, virtuosity and enjoyment. This tour sees them delving into contemporary gems by Muhly, Dessner, Hearne and Andres, alongside a world premiere by Sydney composer Holly Harrison.
NATHALIE JOACHIM flutes
MICHAEL J MACCAFERRI clarinets
YVONNE LAM violin & viola
NICHOLAS PHOTINOS cello
MATTHEW DUVALL percussion
ADAM MARKS piano
PROGRAM
MUHLY Doublespeak
DESSNER Murder Ballades
HARRISON Lobster Tales and Turtle Soup (World Premiere)*
HEARNE By-By Huey
ANDRES Checkered Shade
*Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia with support from Geoff Stearn and the Hildegard Project
Featured non-Australian music: Muhly, Dessner, Hearne, Andres
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (02) 8394 6666
Featured Australian Works
Lobster tales and turtle soup : for flute/piccolo, clarinet in Bb/bass clarinet, violin, cello, percussion, and piano (2016) by Holly Harrison — performed by Eighth Blackbird (Musical group) |
Featured artists
- Performer Eighth Blackbird (Musical group)
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