Ensemble Offspring joins ANAM musicians for a program curated by Artistic Director, Claire Edwardes OAM. A Journey Through Our Time brings together music written by composers from different corners of the world, many of whom have worked closely with the ensemble.

From Nardi Simpson’s Wilga’s Last Dance, based on the only traditional Yuwaalaraay melody ever recorded, to Eric Avery’s Gliding, built on overlapping melodies, this concert reflects how music carries memory. Chen Yi’s Qi balances intensity with precision; Holly Harrison’s bend, boogie, break brings mischievous groove; Kate Moore’s Fern unfolds slowly and delicately; and Jennifer Higdon’s Zaka finishes the night in a burst of energy.

“I curated this program for the combined talents of Ensemble Offspring and the students of ANAM,” says Claire Edwardes. “As a musical journey that is both pedagogical for the students and inspiring for the audience, the works traverse a huge breadth of styles and themes.”