From May 16-19 2018, Song to the Earth had a four-night season at Flowstate, a new open-air pavilion at Southbank, Brisbane Australia. We were delighted with the season. Flowstate kindly interviewed me for printed program and here are my responses below: Flowstate presents Song to the Earth Artist Statement Often my music is inspired by patterns […]
Quite often my music ideas come from a compelling sound or image. In the case of Song to the Earth, it is both. One, an image – A massive flock of pigeons swirling above my head sparked the idea of a swirling live music experience. Two, a sound – summer cicadas choruses, and they way […]
Thanks for your interest – this call out is now ended, as we have all the participants we need for this round. Please get in touch with Corrina via her contact page if you are interested in being a part of a future show or project. String players and percussionists – I need you for an exciting […]
This Friday June 3, Pipa virtuoso Yu Rong Chen will be premiering my piece Desert Time, composed especially for her, as part of her recital of traditional, contemporary and pop music arrangements for the Pipa. The Pipa is an ancient Chinese lute dating back to at least the 2nd century AD, but is likely older. It is […]
I’ve just finished writing a new piece for pianist Alex Raineri. It’s called Nature Spirit and I wrote it after spending a lot of time in Currumbin Valley in South East Queensland. There’s a secluded rainforest walk at the end of Currumbin Valley. Approaching it, you pass a picturesque, craggy escarpment. Currumbin creek starts there […]
Sydney ensemble Charisma will be premiering my piece ‘Out on the Wind’ for clarinet, cello and piano on Thursday 6 June 2013 at University of Technology Sydney as part of a concert of mostly Australian music. The concert starts at 6:30pm on Thursday 6 June at Bon Marche Studio (Building 3), University of Technology Sydney, entry via […]