Reverberation
Hamer Hall
Sunday 15 Oct 2023
Reverberation is a dazzling celebration of the rhythm and interconnectedness of the natural world. Opening with a gripping display of energy and pulse by the Conservatorium’s Brass, Percussion and Saxophone Ensembles, The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony takes to the stage in the second act.
The concert culminates in the world premiere of Kate Tempany's Great Barrier Reef Concerto for West African Percussion, Alto Saxophone and Wind Symphony. This visionary project depicts Australia’s Great Barrier Reef on a massive and unforgettable scale, blending virtuosic Guinean rhythm with an extraordinary palette of sound, form and colour inspired by the coral ecosystem. Scored for leading Australian-Guinean percussionist Mohamed Camara together with internationally renowned saxophonist Joseph Lallo.
Photography by Gregory Lorenzutti, 2023.
Program
Melbourne Conservatorium Brass Ensemble
Tim Buzbee, ensemble director
Louisa Trewartha, Inspire (2022)
David Holsinger, On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss (1976)
Melbourne Conservatorium Percussion Ensemble
Brent Miller, ensemble director
Michael Askill, 3 Places in Kathmandu: 1. Swayambhu - Dawn Bhajan (2009)
Michael Askill, Fire (2001)
Melbourne Conservatorium Saxophone Ensemble
Joseph Lallo, ensemble director
Derek Brown, Whatever the Case May Be (2022)
Hiro Hayashida
Crazy Days (2007), Alisha Vanrietvelde and Luke Takahashi, Taiko Drums
The University of Melbourne Wind Symphony
Ingrid Martin, Wind Symphony guest conductor
David Bedford, The Sun Paints Rainbows On the Vast Waves (1984)
Frank Ticheli, Rest (2011)
Kate Tempany
Great Barrier Reef Concerto for West African Percussion and Alto Saxophone (2023)
Mohamed Camara, West African Percussion and Kora
Joseph Lallo, Alto Saxophone
World Premiere
Curated by Joseph Lallo