Ensemble Offspring
Kate Moore Rose of roses, flower of flowers (world premiere) + selected works, performed by Ensemble Offspring
Ensemble Offspring plays Iannis Xenakis
Ensemble Offspring is Australia’s leading new music group, standing at the forefront of musical innovation for 30 years. Led by renowned percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, the ensemble unites the country’s most fearless and virtuosic instrumentalists. Together, they champion living and marginalised voices including First Nations and female artists, creating “visceral, joyous music” (Sydney Morning Herald) through kaleidoscopically varied performances that blaze a trail for Australian music.
Claire Edwardes (Artistic Director, percussion)
Lamorna Nightingale (flutes)
Jason Noble (clarinet, bass clarinet)
Vèronique Serret (violin)
+ 2 local guest artists
Kate Moore Rose of roses, flower of flowers (world premiere) + selected works, performed by Ensemble Offspring
Rose of roses, flower of flowers (world premiere) is inspired by the ‘cantigas de Santa Maria’ a collection of 13th century songs commissioned by Alfonso X, it is a modern day cantiga. Intoxicated by the aroma of the rose, the nightingale, pierced with a thorn, sings itself to death.
Kate Moore – Fern (quartet + backing track) 12′
Kate Moore – Blackbird Song (trio) 9’30
Kate Moore – Synaesthesia Suite (violin solo + backing track) 19′
Kate Moore – Joyful Melodies (vibraphone solo) 13′
Kate Moore – Rose of roses, flower of flowers (violin, flute, clarinet, percussion + backing track) 5’ WORLD PREMIERE
Ensemble Offspring plays Iannis Xenakis
mikka/mikka S 9′
Charisma 4’
Rebonds b/a 13’30
Claude Vivier – Piece for violin and clarinet 7’
Felicity Wilcox – People of this Place 6’30
Brenda Gifford – Mungala 5’30