Soundbite: Speak No Evil

ANAM Soundbites are hour-long concerts curated and performed by ANAM musicians.

Experience the art and influence of improvisation in a unique musical journey spanning centuries, featuring works by Mozart, Messiaen, Takemitsu, and Shorter.  

There is a strong legacy of great composer/improvisers throughout history: Mozart would spontaneously perform half-hour encores at the piano, indistinguishable from his written compositions, while Messiaen held the position of organist at the Holy Trinity Church in Paris for 60 years – a post which required daily improvisation. Takemitsu, deeply influenced by Messiaen, finds similar flow and unpredictability using precise instrumental instructions, creating a musical language that would ultimately inspire Wayne Shorter – famous jazz saxophonist – in his own improvisatory style. 

This concert is dedicated to Shorter who passed away in March this year at age 89, leaving behind his own inspiring musical legacy.

Join music lovers of all backgrounds post-concert for ANAM's Music Discussion Group. Share your thoughts of the repertoire just performed or hear the insights of featured musicians from the concert. Located in CG.24, Ground Floor, Convent Building.

MESSIAEN Préludes pour piano, vi: Cloches d'angoisse et larmes d'adieu
TAKEMITSU Rain Spell
MOZART Sonata no. 6 in D major K284
SHORTER Infant Eyes

Maria Zhdanovich (SA) flute 
Georgia White (VIC) clarinet 
Aditya Bhat (VIC) percussion
Matthew Garvie (NSW) piano
Leo Nguyen (VIC) piano 
Ronan Apcar (NSW) piano 
Jack Overall (SA) cello 
Gemma Tong (guest musician) harp 

Duration: approximately 60 minutes (no interval) 


This event is free for ANAMates members (bookings required)
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Photo by Pia Johnson

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