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Melbourne Composers' League: Elbow Room Concert
Saturday, 4 October 2025 @ 2:00pm
Church of All Nations | Carlton, Australia
Including the world premiere of Erratic Orbit by Moulatlet
Lyrebird Brass: Tianjin Juilliard Residency
Friday, 14 November 2025 @ 7:30pm
TJS Concert Hall | Binhai, China
Lyrebird Brass team up with performance faculty from the Tianjin Juilliard School More Info
Genesis Baroque: Vivaldi's Gloria
Wednesday, 26 November 2025 @ 7:30pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
ANTONIO VIVALDI Gloria in D, RV589

ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI (attrib.) Salve Regina Motet in F minor for Soprano, Alto, Strings and Basso Continuo

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Ich habe genug, BWV 82

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225

On period instruments. More Info
Handel: Messiah
Friday, 19 December 2025 @ 7:30pm
Scots' Church | Melbourne, Australia
On period instrumentsMore Info
Genesis Baroque: Cantatas for Christmas
Friday, 11 December 2026 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
with Myriam Arbouz, soprano

Michel Corette - Sinfonie sur des Noëls François et Etrangers
Christoph Graupner - Angst und Jammer, GWV 1145/11
J.S. Bach - Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51

On period instruments
Genesis Baroque: Cantatas for Christmas
Saturday, 12 December 2026 @ 5:00pm
Christ Church | Castlemaine, Australia
with Myriam Arbouz, soprano

Michel Corette - Sinfonie sur des Noëls François et Etrangers
Christoph Graupner - Angst und Jammer, GWV 1145/11
J.S. Bach - Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51

On period instruments
Genesis Baroque: Cantatas for Christmas
Sunday, 13 December 2026 @ 2:00pm
St John's Anglican Church | Flinders, Australia
with Myriam Arbouz, soprano

Michel Corette - Sinfonie sur des Noëls François et Etrangers
Christoph Graupner - Angst und Jammer, GWV 1145/11
J.S. Bach - Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen, BWV 51

On period instruments

Performances: Past | Upcoming

Ensemble Three: New Music Studio
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
World premieres of new works by Ellliott Gyger and Anne Hsuyin alongside "Gamma" by Melody Eötvös, Alan Holley's "All Demons Run," and "still" by Yihan Chen.
Brass and Organ Recital
Saturday, 23 August 2025 @ 3:00pm
Scots' Church | Melbourne, Australia
Rhys Boak (organ) with the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Brass Ensemble
Hindemith: A Celebration
Tuesday, 5 August 2025 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Marking the 130th birthday of the German-American composer, violist, music theorist, conductor and teacher Paul Hindemith in a concert featuring works that embody his philosophy of making quality music accessible for all instruments. Join pianist Konstantin Shamray, violinist Curt Thompson, clarinettist David Griffith, trumpeter Joel Brennan, and cellist Richard Narroway in celebration of a composer who rarely leaves the audience indifferent, revealing the beauty of this music. The program includes Second and Third piano sonatas, Sonata for Trumpet and piano, and almost alien Quartet for clarinet, violin, cello and piano. More Info
Banff Centre: Interplay
Tuesday, 1 July 2025 @ 7:30pm
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity | Banff, Canada
1-26 July, 2025More Info
New and Innovative Australian Works
Friday, 23 May 2025 @ 7:00pm
Church of All Nations, Carlton | Melbourne, Australia
Johanna Selleck - Spiel
Alan Holley - Fallen Light
Ken Murray - Figbird & Torresian Crow from "Birding for Birdies"
...along with works by Colin McKellar, Andrián Pertout, Howard Dillon, and Paul Moulatlet performed by Johanna Selleck (flute) and Kevin Tamanini (piano)More Info
Trumpet and Guitar Recital
Thursday, 20 March 2025 @ 7:30pm
Tempo Rubato | Melbourne, Australia
Christopher Sainsbury - Pacifica
Caerwen Martin - Sleepless
Ken Murray - Birding for Birdies
Andrew Ford - Deep Riffs [world premiere]
Enis Mullaj - Digging
Kris Sopiqoti -
Lyrebird Brass @ HDH
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Program to include:
Leonora Duarte (arr. Abby Black): Sinfonia No. 2
Cathy Likhuta: Apex Predators
Grace-Evangaline Mason: As Bronze
Victor Ewald: Quintet No. 1
Alice Humphries: Uncertain Meditations
Michael Tilson Thomas: Street Song
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Orange Chamber Music Festival: Lyrebird Brass
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 @ 7:30pm
Orange Uniting Church | Orange NSW, Australia
Program to include:
Leonora Duarte (arr. Abby Black): Sinfonia No. 2
Cathy Likhuta: Apex Predators
Grace-Evangaline Mason: As Bronze
Victor Ewald: Quintet No. 1
Alice Humphries: Uncertain Meditations
Michael Tilson Thomas: Street Song
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Ozwinds and Yamaha Trumpet Weekend
Saturday, 23 November 2024 @ 5:30pm
Ozwinds Moorabbin | Melbourne, Australia
Ozwinds and Yamaha have joined forces to bring you an amazing love in-store experience this November! On Saturday the 23ed of November, join us to witness inspiring recitals from top Australian trumpet musicians at Ozwinds Moorabbin. Following these preferences, on Sunday the 24th of November we are offering the opportunity to participate in an exclusive 30-minute one-on-one lesson and mentorship sessions with these talented artists (from 10am-3pm). Spots are limited so be sure to secure your place and elevate your trumpet skills!More Info
Windfire Festival: The Glory of Brass
Friday, 4 October 2024 @ 7:30pm
Saint Mary of the Angels | Geelong, Australia
Lyrebird brass with guest students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music More Info
Album Launch - Singing Stone: The Music of Chris Sainsbury
Tuesday, 17 September 2024 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
This concert celebrates the launch of a new album of music by Christopher Sainsbury on ABC Classics.
Handel: Messiah
Friday, 6 September 2024 @ 7:30pm
Saint Paul' Cathedral | Melbourne, Australia
On period instrumentsMore Info
Triptych
Friday, 30 August 2024 @ 7:30pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
Australian premiere of Joseph Turrin's Triptych for trumpet and trombone with wind symphony. (Joel Brennan, Don Immel, and Jaclyn Hartenberger conducting the University of Melbourne Wind Symphony)
Trumpet MegaDay+ Gala Concert
Saturday, 24 August 2024 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Featuring the premiere performance of a new work by Catherine Likhuta (Joel Brennan with pianist Jerry Wong) and weekend headliner Ashley Hall-Tighe.

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Indians on Vacation
Saturday, 29 June 2024 @ 7:30pm
Jenny Belzberg Theatre | Banff, Canada
Workshop showing of an opera adaptation of the beloved comedic novel by Thomas King, composed by Ian Cusson, libretto by Royce Vavrek. More Info
Chamber Music: Epic
Wednesday, 26 June 2024 @ 7:30pm
Rolston Recital Hall | Banff, Canada
Program to include: Hilda Sehested's Septet with the Borealis Quartet and Ecstatic Science by Missy MazzoliMore Info
Chamber Music: Poetry
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 @ 7:30pm
Rolston Recital Hall | Banff, Canada
Program to include:
Missy Mazzoli: The Sound of Light
Robert Starer: The Mystic Trumpeter
Joseph Turrin: Fandango
Yihan Chen:still
Emily Doolittle: Gardenscape
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Handmaid's Tale
Saturday, 15 June 2024 @ 7:30pm
Jenny Belzberg Theatre | Banff, Canada
Based on Margaret Atwood’s Novel Composed by Poul Ruders, Libretto by Paul Bentley Workshop showing of Daniel Schlosberg’s new orchestration. More Info
Chamber Music: Landmarks
Saturday, 8 June 2024 @ 7:30pm
Rolston Recital Hall | Banff, Canada
Program to include: Galina Ustvolskaya's Symphony No. 4, PrayerMore Info
DAM Festival Prishtina
Thursday, 30 May 2024 @ 7:30pm
Barabar Centre | Prishtina, Kosovo
Works for trumpet and guitar by Albanian and Kosovo composers Enis Mullaj, Kris Sopoqoti, Jetmir Zaganjori, Kreshnik Aliçkaj, Avni Krasniqi, and by Australians Johanna Selleck and Alan Holley.
Albanian Brass Festival
Wednesday, 29 May 2024 @ 7:30pm
Universitetit të Arteve | Tirana, Albania
Works for trumpet and guitar by Albanian and Australian composers Enis Mullaj, Kris Sopoqoti, Eriona Rushiti, Jetmir Zaganjori, Johanna Selleck, and Alan Holley.
Lyrebird Brass with Tianjin Juilliard School Brass
Tuesday, 16 April 2024 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Lyrebird Brass teams up with teaching artists from the Tianjin Juilliard School for a concert of brass chamber music.
Handel: Messiah
Friday, 15 December 2023 @ 7:30pm
Scots' Church | Melbourne, Australia
On period instrumentsMore Info
Laudate Dominum: Christmas with Lyrebird Brass and Anthony Halliday
Sunday, 3 December 2023 @ 2:00pm
Loreto Mandeville Hall | Melbourne, Australia
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Canberra Grammar School Brass Concert
Sunday, 12 November 2023 @ 4:00pm
Canberra Grammar School | Canberra, Australia
Sponsored by Yamaha Music Australia
Trumpet, Violin, and Organ Recital
Sunday, 15 October 2023 @ 3:00pm
Loreto Mandeville Hall | Melbourne, Australia
with Tomomi Kondo and Anthony Halliday
the strong pulse beneath the charred earth: the musical world of Leilehua Lanzilotti
Thursday, 12 October 2023 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
This evening of music and discussion features the work of Leilehua Lanzilotti, a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) composer / sound artist dedicated to the arts of our time. A "leading composer-performer" (The New York Times), Lanzilotti's work is characterized by expansive explorations of timbre. Lanzilotti's practice explores radical indigenous contemporaneity by integrating community engagement and ways of knowing into the heart of projects.

Leilehua's residency in Melbourne is supported by the Macgeorge Bequest. She currently in Melbourne on a Macgeorge fellowship working on her opera Lili'u, celebrating the legacy of the last queen of Hawai'I, Queen Lili'uokalani.

ko'u inoa (2017)
the strong pulse beneath the charred earth (2023) [world premiere]
ahupua?a(2022)
beyond the accident of time (2019)
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The Glory of Brass
Sunday, 8 October 2023 @ 7:30pm
Saint Mary of the Angels | Geelong, Australia
Lyrebird brass with guest students from the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music More Info
Works for Trumpet and Guitar
Tuesday, 3 October 2023 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
with Ken Murray

Chris Sainsbury: Pacifica

Caerwen Martin: Sleepless

Ken Murray: [new work]

and more More Info
Australia Ensemble: Ecstatic Science
Saturday, 16 September 2023 @ 7:30pm
Sir John Clancy Auditorium | Sydney, Australia
J.S. BACH | Ricercar a 3 BWV1079/1 (1747)

Nigel WESTLAKE | Piano Trio (2003)

J.S. BACH | Ricercar a 6 (1747) trans. Stanhope (2022)

Missy MAZZOLI | Ecstatic Science (2016)

Alexander BORODIN | Piano Quintet in c minor (1862)

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The Complete Chamber Works of Kouvaras: A Multi-Album Project Preview
Tuesday, 5 September 2023 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Program to include ...until it's gone: Rhapsody on Loss (2019) with Ensemble ThreeMore Info
Trumpet and Organ Recital
Saturday, 2 September 2023 @ 3:00pm
Scots' Church | Melbourne, Australia
with Rhys Boak, organ Ernst Sachse (1813-1870): Concertino

Patricia Van Ness (b. 1951): Air for Flugelhorn and Organ

Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964): Angel Tears and Earth Prayers

Joe Chindamo (b. 1961): Sinfonia Pastorale Urbana (2023)

Petr Eben (1929-2007): Windows (after Marc Chagall)
Australian Chamber Music
Tuesday, 22 August 2023 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
with Jerry Wong, piano

Andrew Batterham: A Golden Summer Day

Katy Abbott: Facing Forward (wold premiere)More Info
Inspired by Paris: Chamber Music Delights
Tuesday, 8 August 2023 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Pierre Gabaye: Récréation

George Antheil: Symphony for Five Instruments

Missy Mazzoli: The Sound of the Light More Info
New Works by Australian Composers
Tuesday, 23 May 2023
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
with Jerry Wong, piano

Melody Eötvös: Light Form(Australian premiere)

Ken Murray: Sunrise Over Silverleaves (World premiere)

Andrew Schultz: Silken WeaveMore Info
Genesis Baroque: La Tromba
Sunday, 19 March 2023 @ 5:00pm
Good Shepherd Chapel | Melbourne Australia
Genesis Baroque featuring Leanne Sullivan and Joel Brennan, baroque trumpets

Torelli Sinfonia in D (G2)
Albinoni Sonata a Cinque op. 2 (No.2 in C major)
Andrea Grossi Sonata Op.3 No.11
Albinoni Sonata a Cinque op 2 (No.6 in G minor)
Geminiani Concerto Grosso after Corelli Op.5, No.9 in G minor
Vivaldi Concerto for Two TrumpetsMore Info
Lyrebird Brass
Tuesday, 14 March 2023 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Victor Ewald: Brass Quintet No. 1

Maria Grenfell: Creatures of Norse (World premiere)

Grace-Evangeline Mason: As Bronze ( Australian premiere)

Tilson Thomas:Street Song

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Lyrebird Brass Ensemble
Sunday, 19 February 2023 @ 4:00pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Ricardo Molla Albero: Fanfare for a New Beginning
Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No 3
Hoagy Carmichael: Stardust
Sheridan Seyfried: Mad Jack’s Revenge
Jan Sandström (arr. Steven Verhelst): Sång till Lotta
Louisa Trewartha: Inspire
Duke Ellington arr. Juan Tizol: Ellington Medley
Anthony DiLorenzo: Of Kingdoms and GloryMore Info
MCM Brass Festival: Opening Recital
Friday, 17 February 2023 @ 7:00pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
The festival opens with a showcase concert featuring performances by members of the members of the Conservatorium Brass staff - Carla Blackwood, Joel Brennan and Don Immel. A celebration of new and exciting music, including world premieres, solos, and chamber performances. More Info
Akaroa Chamber Music Festival
Friday, 13 January 2023
Akaroa, New Zealand
13-22 January, 2023 Lyrebird BrassMore Info
Handel: Messiah
Friday, 16 December 2022 @ 7:30pm
Scots' Church | Melbourne, Australia
On period instrumentsMore Info
Handel: Messiah
Saturday, 3 December 2022 @ 7:30pm
Saint Peter's Eastern Hill | Melbourne, Australia
Performed on period instrumentsMore Info
Lyrebird Brass: Tonnerre de Brass
Saturday, 29 October 2022 @ 7:00pm
Tempo Rubato | Melbourne, Australia
Lyrebird Brass is delighted to be launching its new album, Tonnerre de Brass, at Tempo Rubato on 29 October. The program includes selections from the new album, which features world premiere recordings of mid-20th century brass trios by Belgian and French composers.More Info
Lyrebird Brass: Book of Brass
Tuesday, 18 October 2022 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Lyrebird Brass present a program of exciting world premieres for brass quintet, including Book of Brass by GRAMMY award-winning composer Jennifer Higdon (co-commissioned with the American Brass Quintet), to the lighthouse by Linda Kouvaras, new canzoni by Alan Holley, and a new piece by Alice Humphries. More Info
Defaye: Concerto for Trombone, Trumpet, and String Orchestra
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 @ 10:13pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Jean-Michel Defaye's Concerto for Trombone, Trumpet and String Orchestra with Don Immel. More Info
ReSOUNDING JOY: St. Michael's Recital
Sunday, 25 September 2022 @ 1:30pm
St. Michael's Day Uniting Church | Melbourne, Australia
with Rhys Boak, organ; Joe Chindamo, piano; Zoe Black, violinMore Info
Trumpet and Organ Recital
Tuesday, 20 September 2022 @ 1:30pm
Trinity Brighton Uniting Church | Melbourne, Australia
with Rhys Boak, organ; Joe Chindamo, piano; Zoe Black, violin
Cathedral Windows - Music for Trumpet and Organ
Sunday, 11 September 2022 @ 3:00pm
Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels | Geelong, Australia
Bach/Vivaldi, Patricia Van Ness, Giovanni Buonaventura Viviani, Vincent Persichetti, and Peter Eban's monumental Windows inspired by Marc Chagall.More Info
Ensemble Three at Born Creative
Saturday, 16 July 2022
Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre | Tokyo, Japan
2pm - Special Concert on the main stage, opening with Dai Fujikura's "Three"

7:30pm - Ensemble Three performs an all-Australian program of works by Percy Grainger, Katy Abbott, Harry Sdraulig, Wally Gunn, and Melody Eötvös.More Info
Liturgical Cantata: BWV 74
Sunday, 5 June 2022 @ 10:00am
St. John's Southgate | Melbourne, Australia
On period instruments: Wer mich liebet, der wird mein Wort halten, BWV 74More Info
Lohengrin
Tuesday, 24 May 2022
Arts Centre Melbourne | Melbourne, Australia
Lohengrin with Opera Australia, featuring Jonas Kaufman. (14, 17, 21 & 24 May)More Info
Liturgical Cantata: BWV 175
Sunday, 8 May 2022 @ 10:00am
St. John's Southgate | Melbourne, Australia
On period instruments: Er rufet seinen Schafen mit Namen, BWV 175More Info
Vivaldi's Gloria
Saturday, 23 April 2022
Victoria, Australia
With the Australian Chamber Choir. On period instruments.

23 April - Terang
24 April - Flinders
30 April - Macedon
1 May - Geelong
7 May - Melbourne
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Metropolis: The Lost
Thursday, 21 April 2022 @ 7:30pm
St. Paul's Cathedral | Melbourne, Australia
Acclaimed Australian composer Mary Finsterer explores the narrative interpretations of myths and ancient rituals in The Lost, her concerto for Viola and Cello with Orchestra & Electro-acoustics. The concerto sits as the third in a series of orchestral concertos by Finsterer entitled Missed Tales. The three works explore mysteries of nature and place within Northern European mythology.More Info
Lyrebird Brass – Top of the Food Chain, Bottom of the World
Monday, 28 March 2022 @ 5:30pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
Cathy Likhuta - Apex Predators
Luke Styles - Solder
Kate Neal - Fanfare
Alan Holley - Dulwich Air
Andrew Batterham - Melbourne Mosaic
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Vivaldi Concerto for Two Trumpets
Saturday, 26 March 2022 @ 7:00pm
Scotch College | Melbourne, Australia
with David Musk trumpet and John Ferguson, conductorMore Info
All Demons Run (Rescheduled)
Tuesday, 22 March 2022 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
Alan Holley - All Demons Run (world premiere)
Melody Eötvös - Gamma (world premiere)
Caerwen Martin - Sleepless
Christopher Sainsbury - Singing Stone (world premiere)
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All Demons Run
Monday, 13 September 2021 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
A program of world premieres, including works by Alan Holley, Melody Eötvös, Sue-Anne Tan, Caerwen Martin, and Christopher Sainsbury More Info
Recital Centre Relaxed Performance
Thursday, 17 September 2020 @ 12:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
Promoting a casual approach to sound and movement, the Centre’s series of Relaxed Performances provides the same exceptional artists in the best place to hear, with an environment specifically suited for audiences with sensory sensitivities. A relaxed performance is designed to create a safe and welcoming environment for people with autism, learning disabilities and sensory or communication needs. There is the ability for audience members to enter and exit the venue throughout the concert, the house lights will be turned on, and the sound will be moderated, providing a comfortable and less formal musical experience. With performances running for 45 minutes, this series is also perfect for young families. Children will be free to wriggle if they need, or leave the Primrose Potter Salon and move to a designated quiet area in the ground level foyer.
Pinwheel
Wednesday, 8 July 2020 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
This performance features a new piece by Alan Holley alongside some of our favourites by Christian O’Brien, Wally Gunn, and Julian Yu.
Wet Ink
Tuesday, 10 December 2019 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
World premiere performances of Chris Pickering's "Lesser Heroes" and Timothy Dargville's "Transcience" alongside Yihan Chen's "??—still" and Dai Fujikura's "Three.
Premieres
Tuesday, 11 June 2019 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
World premiere performances of "...until it's gone: rhapsody on loss" by Linda Kouvaras and Caerwen Martin's "What Lies Beneath" and the Australian premiere of "Magically Delicious" by Rudresh Mahanthappa.
Dai Fujikura Portrait Concert
Wednesday, 17 April 2019 @ 7:30pm
Hanson Dyer Hall | Melbourne, Australia
Curated by Ensemble Three, this portrait of London-based composer Dai Fujikura includes the world premiere of "Three" written for the ensemble. Fujikura will be in attendance.
Organica
Monday, 23 July 2018 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
Our second MRC Local Heroes program focuses on local composers and will include Katy Abbott's lush 'Midnight Songs', the foot-stomping 'PIT_T' by Christian O'Brien, Andrew Batterham's 'Organica', and 'Slow Air' by Andrew Ford.
Undercurrents
Monday, 19 February 2018 @ 6:00pm
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, Australia
The first of our 2018 MRC Local Heroes programmes, this program will feature the world premiere of a new commission by Jake Donahue alongside works by Katy Abbott, Elliott Hughes, Jane Hammond, and Harry Sdraulig.
Macedon Music
Monday, 16 October 2017 @ 6:01pm
Macedon Music | Mount Macedon, Australia
World premiere performances of Jane Hammond's 'Country Crow Shuffle', Elliott Hughes's 'Despite our Silent Elders', a new work by Harry Sdraulig, as well as Katy Abbott's 'undercurrenT'
Ensemble Three at ITF
Thursday, 29 June 2017 @ 2:00pm
Hunsacker Center | Redlands, USA
Presentation at the International Trombone Association conference.
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