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Concerto for Piano and Toy Band

Event

Concerto for Piano and Toy Band

  • Date: Thursday, 2 March 2017 to Sunday, 5 March 2017, Thu - Sat 7:30pm, Sun 3pm
  • Venue: fortyfivedownstairs — 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC
  • Tickets: Adults: $35 | Children (under 12): free | Concession: $30 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on (03) 9662 9966

Event Details

In this first concert in The Usefulness of Art series, two iconoclasts come together to present a work that combines classical forms with jazz sensibility. Michael Kieran Harvey is an internationally recognised, classically trained pianist who has championed contemporary composition, while Adam Simmons’ work with his infamous Toy Band is acclaimed for its unique blend of jazz, art and entertainment. Not to mention a rubber chicken or two…

Through the classical form of the ‘concerto’, connections are explored between different worlds: solo/ ensemble, classical/jazz, instruments/ toys and serious/humorous. The work is also informed by the concept that these contrasts are the opposite ends of the same pole.

This is a rare opportunity for lovers of jazz, classical and avant garde music, and people of all ages who enjoy live music. Children are welcome and if are under 12 can see the concert for free.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body and is supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

Artists

Michael Kieran Harvey – piano soloist

Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble:
Adam Simmons
– sopranino/baritone saxophones, composer
Gideon Brazil – tenor saxophone
Cara Taber – alto saxophone
Gemma Horbury – trumpet
Gavin Cornish – trumpet
Bryn Hills – trombone
Howard Cairns – double bass
Hugh Harvey – drums

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (03) 9662 9966 or by email to info@adamsimmons.com

Featured Australian Works

Concerto for piano and toy band : for piano and jazz ensemble (2008) by Adam Simmons
— performed by Adam Simmons Creative Music Ensemble and Michael Kieran Harvey

Featured artists

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