Event
Eighth Blackbird
- Date: Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 7pm
- Venue: Melbourne Recital Centre, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall — Cnr Southbank Blvd & Sturt St, Southbank, VIC
- Series: This event is part of the Musica Viva International Concert Season 2017 series
- Tickets: Adult: $113-$52 | Concession: $116-$45 | Under 30: $30 (booking fees apply) — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on (03) 9699 3333
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.
Presented by Musica Viva Australia
MUHLY
Doublespeak
DESSNER
Murder Ballades
HARRISON
Lobster Tales and Turtle Soup (World Premiere)*
Commissioned for Musica Viva with support from Geoff Stearn and the Hildegard Project
HEARNE
By-By Huey
ANDRES
Checkered Shade
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 (03) 9699 3333
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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