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Play of
Light
Australian Series
2023 AS3 Play Of Light

This program explores the organic, ephemeral nature of music, playfully bending sound and colour.

We feature an energetic new commission from Yuwaalaraay storyteller Nardi Simpson, inspired by the interaction of light and the stories it tells us. In Lightsense III, Lisa Illean explores the nuanced interplay of light and shadow; working with sonority and subtlety, Illean’s music often ventures beyond traditional tuning systems.

A susurrus is a whispering or a rustling; this shimmering solo work by Connor D’Netto explores the timbral possibilities of the violin, with poignant, spacious passages interspersed by rapid acrobatics. Composed in two movements, Paul Stanhope’s All Air and Shadows is similarly concerned with music’s transience, drawing inspiration from the breath.

Andrew Ford’s Soave sia il vento (May the winds be gentle) highlights the contrasting timbres of the vibraphone and the marimba. Meanwhile, Kate Moore’s Fern for flute, clarinet, percussion and recorded sound reflects her fascination with what lies beneath the surface. This intricate, enchanting work mirrors the rich fertility of the forest floor.

Artists

CSO Chamber Ensemble

Repertoire

Lisa Illean Lightsense III
Connor D’Netto Susurrus
Andrew Ford OAM Soave sia il vento (May the winds be gentle)
Kate Moore Fern
Paul Stanhope All Air and Shadows
Nardi Simpson Winangaylaylaya | World premiere, new CSO commission supported by Clive & Lynlea Rodger

Duration
70 minutes
When
Thu 21 SEP at 6:30PM
Venue
Canberra NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AUSTRALIA (GANDEL ATRIUM)
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Disabled accessible seating
Ticket Prices
$60–67Adults
$55–61Concession (means-tested pensions, full-time students)
$35Under 35
$17Student rush

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