Event
Generations : Metropolis New Music Festival 2019
- Date: Saturday, 4 May 2019, 3pm
- Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre, Primrose Potter Salon — Cnr Southbank Blvd & Sturt St, Southbank, VIC
- Series: This event is part of the Metropolis New Music Festival 2019 series
- Tickets: Standard: $39 | Concession: $29 (booking fees apply) — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on (03) 9699 3333
Event Details
Three generations of Australian women composers are celebrated in a richly hued kaleidoscope of music from across the decades.
Helen Gifford’s compelling compositional voice begins the journey, with her seminal works setting the scene for generations of women composers including Christine McCombe, Annie Hsieh, Melody Eotvos, Kate Neal and Kate Moore.
With a particular focus on the female voice, coupled with an eclectic mix of instruments and ensemble settings, the power of these individuals speaks to us across the generations.
Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre and Six Degrees Ensemble
Program
Helen Gifford
Red autumn in Valvins
Fable
Shiva, the auspicious one
Christine McCombe
Spring Haiku
Solstice Stone
Halcyon
Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh
Tightrope
Melody Eotvos
Wild October Jones
Kate Neal
Gogonasus
Kate Moore
Tarantella
Performers
Justine Anderson Curator/Voice
Melissa Doecke Flute
Peter Dumsday Piano
Stuart Fisher Guitar
Vivien Hamilton Voice
Michelle John Cello
Zac Johnston Violin
Joy Lee piano
Jeannie Marsh Voice
Tim Phillips Conductor
Hamish Upton Percussion
Melina VanLeeuwen Harp
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (03) 9699 3333
Featured Australian Works
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| Fable : harp solo (1967) by Helen Gifford — performed by Melina van Leeuwen |
| Gogonasus : soprano with ensemble (2009) by Kate Neal |
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| Halcyon : three songs for voice and guitar (1994) by Christine McCombe |
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| Red autumn in Valvins : soprano voice with piano (1964) by Helen Gifford |
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| Shiva, the auspicious one : piano solo (2012) by Helen Gifford |
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| Solstice stone : for soprano and harp (2002) by Christine McCombe |
| Spring Haiku by Christine McCombe | |
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| Tarantella : viola solo by Kate Moore |
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| Tightrope (a funny trauma) : for soprano and mixed quintet (2013) by Annie Hsieh |
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| Wild October Jones : for chamber ensemble (2015) by Melody Eötvös — performed by Michelle John, Hamish Upton and Melissa Doecke |
Featured artists
- Performer Melina van Leeuwen
- Performer Melissa Doecke
- Performer Hamish Upton
- Performer Michelle John
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