Percussion meets K-pop
After her exhilarating performances of Dances with Devils in 2023, star percussionist Claire Edwardes returns to the CSO for a new collaboration.
Inspired by the National Museum of Australia’s K-pop exhibition Hallyu! The Korean Wave, Claire will be joined by charismatic South Korean jazz vocalist Sunny Kim for a program to spark your imagination—filling the Gandel Atrium with brilliant colours and electrifying rhythms.
Holly Harrison’s Creature Feature was a highlight of the 2024 Canberra International Music Festival—a showstopping musical carnival with a ‘fiendishly difficult’ marimba part. Claire has matched this epic, virtuoso piece with some of her favourite percussion miniatures.
From the meditative mood of Natalie Williams’ Emberstrike and Michael Askill's pulsating rhythmic duo, to the excitement of hi-hats and crotales in Katy Abbott’s Taking Chances and two world premieres, this electrifying concert promises to be one of the highlights of the season.
Expect daring improvisation. Experimental sounds. Rhythms that shift and collide.
Enjoy exclusive after hours access to Hallyu! The Korean Wave
Through our partnership with the National Museum of Australia, you can purchase a Hallyu! The Korean Wave ticket after the concert to receive 20% off and exclusive after-hours access to the exhibition.
For this performance only, the Museum opens Hallyu! after hours — a rare opportunity to experience the exhibition beyond regular visiting hours.
From BTS to Squid Game, Hallyu! The Korean Wave explores the global impact of contemporary Korean culture, from K-pop and film to fashion, beauty, and iconic television dramas.
PROGRAM
Katy Abbott
Taking Chances (arranged by Eric Willie)
Robert Davidson
Sparks*
Michael Askill
a complete 180
Holly Harrison
Creature Feature
Sunny Kim & Claire Edwardes
Improvisation for voice and percussion
Natalie Williams
Emberstrike - Reflection for vibraphone solo
Sunny Kim & Hilary Kleinig
Pu:m 품 (Holding)*
(CSO and NMA co-commission)
ARTISTS
Jessica Cottis presenter
Claire Edwardes percussion
Sunny Kim vocals
Hilary Kleinig cello
Veronica Bailey percussion
Wyana O'Keeffe percussion
Louis Sharpe percussion
* Premiere
When
Duration
Ticket prices
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | $68-80 |
| Concession (means-tested pensioner, full time students) | $60 - 70 |
| Under 35 | $35 |
| Student rush | $16 |