BackStage are thrilled to welcome Melbourne based violist Phoebe Green in a program featuring Australian compositions for solo viola -exploring movement and gesture from the explicit, to the delicate and the transformational. To open the night, take a glimpse into the sound world of SPIRAL.

PROGRAM

SPIRAL
Oscar Smith - Iron Filings
Sarah Elise Thompson - Bixler 225

PHOEBE GREEN - viola
Iannis Xenakis - Embellie (1981)
Simon Steen-Anderson - Study for String Instrument #1 (2007)
Alex Pozniak - Quest (2011) *guest artists Jim Nightingale on Baritone saxophone
Liza Lim - Amulet (1992)
Lisa Illean - Cranes (2016-17) NSW premiere*

After the music we are hosting a special panel discussion. It’s all about finding space for the small to medium art music sector. Why we need spaces it to exist at all and where and how we can make this music happen. Great panel including

Phoebe Green (Melbourne based performer)
Jenny Duck-Chong (local Sydney musician, Artistic Director Halcyon)
Kerri Glasscock (CEO of Sydney Fringe, culture savior & venue rescuer)
Lex Davidson (City of Sydney Strategy Advisor – Live Music and Performance)
+ us - Lamorna Nightingale and Liz Jigalin (BackStage Music)
Moderated by Matthew Lorenzon (music journalist and academic)

Really hope to see you there for some great music and conversation. There will be Q&A time and a chance for others to share their ideas.

more info http://www.backstagemusic.com.au/phoebe-green