This program focuses on music from the 20th and 21st centuries composed by women. Many different styles appear, and composers from Australia are juxtaposed with those from Russia, France, the UK, Germany and the USA.
Patrick Nolan (flute), Lucy Reeves (harp) and Rob Manley (cello and piano) present Mozart’s elegant classicism and the exotic impressionist landscapes and sparkling brilliance of undercelebrated Belgian composer Joseph Jongen.
William Barton will perform alongside the UQ Symphony Orchestra (UQSO) as the 2022 Kinnane Distinguished Musician-in-Residence as part of the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Concert Series. William will revisit his collaboration with former Head of the UQ School of Music Professor Philip Bračanin while also playing alongside violinist Véronique Serret and his mother Aunty Delmae Barton.
Dr Mary Broughton will join Jacob Enoka and Angus Wilson to present an afternoon of percussion music. The concert will also feature UQ students Ella Kay-Butterworth and William Elvin, who has arranged Histoire du Tango (1986) for flute and percussion. There will be an opportunity to contribute to UQ research at this concert.
Robert Davidson will present a collection of piano pieces in the form of a personal journal. Works will include portraits of loved ones, reflections and contemplations, and storytelling.
Dots+Loops collaborates with Adelaidian artist David Moran for a riotous performance of contemporary works for cello. The program features Alexa, Write Me Some Music by Dots+Loops’ 2020-21 Composition Fellow Oliver Brown.
The Viney-Grinberg Duo will present a program of four-hands piano music that will feature first-year UQ Bachelor of Music (Honours) student Jeremy Sun.
Two of Australia’s leading artists of their generation, Courtenay Cleary and Alex Raineri present a thrilling program that offers virtuosity and poetry in equal measure. Sonatas by Bartók and Beethoven feature in this not-to-be-missed performance.
The Viney-Grinberg Duo will perform late 19th and early 20th Century French music for piano four-hands, by composers including Ravel, Poulenc, and Chaminade.
