Three concerts, five world premieres, a panel discussion with leading ‘global’ music makers and an industry speed dating session offering one-on-one sessions with mentors – all in one weekend! Ensemble Offspring’s Kontiki Racket features thirteen musicians including its Hatched Academy artists, music by iconic composers Xenakis and Boulez and European sensations Romitelli and Mantovani. Australian composers…
It was the year that the ANZAC bridge was opened to traffic; Telecom Australia became Telstra, Paul Keating was Prime Minister and Bob Carr defeated John Fahey to become Premier of New South Wales. Overseas, OJ Simpson was found not guilty of double murder and Braveheart won the Oscar for Best Film. The year 1995…
Listen with your eyes when Ensemble Offspring presents Light is Calling, a programme of virtuosic solos by minimalist composers Steve Reich, Michael Gordon and Nico Muhly, alongside two Australian trios—a world premiere from Brisbane composer Christopher Perren, and the Fractured Again Suite by Ensemble Offspring’s co-Artistic Director Damien Ricketson. Experience the immersive world of music…