The Asia Pacific region is reshaping the modern world. Yet its rich artistic heritage and vibrant New Music scene is largely unknown in Australia. Forest Collective’s Ali Fyffe has curated a stunning program that brings into focus some of the region’s most powerful compositional voices, from Myanmar to Japan, China to Iran, Australia to New Zealand.
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Friday 25 February 7 pm
Saturday 26 February 7 pm
Industrial School, Abbotsford Convent
1 St. Heliers Street, Abbotsford VIC
The Program.
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Micah Thompson Otaki Songs for solo Bass Flute and large ensemble Forest Collective commission & World Premiere
Siraseth Pantura-umporn Matter:Antimatter for ensemble Australian Premiere
Luo Maishuo On That Mountain Road for voice and ensemble World premiere of a new arrangement by Evan J Lawson
Toru Takemitsu Rain Spell for ensemble
Toru Takemitsu Waves for clarinet solo and ensemble
Alex Turley Biome for ensemble 2018 Forest Collective commission
Richard Meale Las Alboradas for flute, horn and piano