It’s been a while since my last confession. A time of plotting and planning, making connections, writing, writing, and developing projects that are just starting to come to fruition. One such is Classic Jam – fun chamber music ‘jams’ in unusual spaces, with the ambition of drawing new audiences and getting them pumped about our oft perplexing and elusive art. We’re on track to getting a monthly gig at a great Melbourne live music / pub venue – details to be revealed shortly on the site. Get on down!
When I extract my head from all the notes scribbled on my walls, floor, limbs, I also find that I’m doing a bit of playing here and there. A performance of Rihm’s Jagden und Formen with the ANAM people is giving the frown furrows and muscle tension a chance to claim their space, though it should be pretty amazing when/if it all fits in together. That’s happening at the Malthouse on April 29, 8pm. Info/Ticks
Also keeping me busy are preparations to return to Banff at the end of June for the summer master class and orchestral courses. I’m doing my bit to soak up the current surroundings, and am falling hard in love with my country. It’s hard not to, when you spend time in places like this:
Heaven on the Goldburn