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Biwaawa : string orchestra

by Brenda Gifford (2023)

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The Australian Music Centre's catalogue does not include any recordings or sheet music of this work. This entry is for information purposes only.

It is listed in our catalogue because an event featuring a performance of this work was included in our calendar of Australian music. Details of this performance are listed below.

Work Overview

Biwaaawa means cold east wind in the Dhurga language. Biwaawa is strongest in Dhagarwa (winter). Sweeping up off the ocean to the headland and beyond. It can be biting and very cold.

This piece is about my connection to country and the Gambambara (seasons) and elements that are part of that. It is cyclic and comes from my culture. I am Yuin.

Work Details

Year: 2023

Duration: 4 min.

First performance: by Melbourne String Ensemble, Fintan Murphy — The Edge, Fed Square, Melbourne

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Biwaawa
 

Performances of this work

24 Apr 2026: at Ruthless Jabiru & Ensemble Offspring: Black Ice (IKLECTIK London). Featuring Ruthless Jabiru, Ensemble Offspring, Kelly Lovelady.

Unknown date: The Edge, Fed Square, Melbourne. Featuring Melbourne String Ensemble, Fintan Murphy.

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