Event
Crumb's Lyre
- Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 6pm
- Venue: Esme Timbery Creative Practice Lab, UNSW — High St, UNSW, Kensington, NSW
- Tickets: This is a free event, however registration is required online
Event Details
In this critically acclaimed reimagining of George Crumb’s groundbreaking Makrokosmos, Book 1, piano maverick and virtuoso Sonya Lifschitz is joined by performance artist Christine Johnston (The Kransky Sisters) as Madame Lark to unleash their duelling scores.
Part cabaret, part recital, this audacious reinterpretation places Crumb’s zodiac-inspired fantasy pieces amidst the sounds of the Antipodes. As Sonya conjures mythical, primordial sounds from inside the piano, Madame Lark performs with her musical saw and overhead projector. Together, they bring George Crumb’s masterwork to life in an intriguingly whimsical and altogether unexpected way.
Renowned for the exceptional artistry in their own genres, pianist Sonya Lifschitz and vocalist Christine Johnston (Madame Lark) are one of Australia’s most dynamic powerhouse duos, bringing consummate musicianship, thrilling audacity and daring imagination to their collaborations.
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