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Forest Collective: Diimpa x Forest Collective (VIC, Aus.)
Feb
28
4:00 PM16:00
New Music, Pop Music, Conducting, Melbourne, Forest Collective

Forest Collective: Diimpa x Forest Collective (VIC, Aus.)

Beautiful Indigenous music in a rich chamber orchestra setting

Join new music doyens Forest Collective on an adventure of deep listening as we explore the unique sounds of composer Diimpa in the lush surrounds of the open air.

Diimpa’s rich sound world draws from lived experience as a queer, autistic, Aboriginal Gubbi Gubbi man and will take you on a sonic journey from darkness to light as you sit back and relax in the tree-filled surrounds of Heide Museum of Modern Art.

Lead by artistic director Evan J Lawson, Forest Collective is a 15 piece chamber ensemble dedicated to new classical music. Lauded for unique and surprising performances, Forest Collective is one of Melbourne's finest new music ensembles, working across disciplines from pop music to the avant-garde, from opera to contemporary dance.

Join Forest Collective as they weave together the beautiful minimalist looping music of Diimpa in a rich chamber orchestra sound.

 

February 28 2021 4pm

Heide Museum of Modern Art

7 Templestowe Rd. Bulleen

Full price $38 / Concession $30 / Heide Member $28 / child $15

Tickets: https://events.ticketbooth.com.au/event/heide-summer-festival-diimpa-forest-collective

Train

Hurstbridge line to Heidelberg + 30 min walk or bus

Bus

903 to Bridge St/Manningham Rd

 

Presented by Heide Museum of Modern Art & Midsumma Festival

Supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

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Forest Collective: Chlorophyll (VIC, Aus.)
Feb
6
to Feb 9
Conducting, New Music, Melbourne, Pop Music

Forest Collective: Chlorophyll (VIC, Aus.)

“...Forest Collective constantly challenges audiences to reconsider not only what chamber music can be, but also what the very essence of music can be. They’ve taken bold steps doing that this year and here’s hoping they continue playing all the right notes.”
- Myron My, My Melbourne Arts

Forest Collective and emerging alternative pop artist Max Lawrence join forces to premiere an orchestral re-imagining of Lawrence’s debut EP, ‘Chlorophyll’.
A conceptual song cycle exploring the process of spiritual and emotional healing, ‘Chlorophyll’ is a sonic journey encapsulating both darkness and light; about growing from pain and states of apathy and depression to ultimately reconnecting with ourselves and the world around us through music, love, and an appreciation for the beauty of nature.
Allow us to wrap you in the warm and sumptuous melodies of Max Lawrence, as he leads you into the sun-soaked world of ‘Chlorophyll’, performed for the very first time with a 10-piece chamber ensemble conducted by Evan J. Lawson.
Featuring arrangements by Alex Morris and Matt Hirst, this unforgettable evening of moving, dynamic and cathartic live performance is not to be missed.

Tickets available here.

Max Lawrence - Vocals
Evan J Lawson - Musical Director & Conductor
Kim Tan - Flutes
Ryan Williams - Recorders
Ali Fyffe - Saxophones
Natasha Fearnside - Clarinets
William Elm - Accordion
Samantha Ramirez - Harp
Trea Hindley - Trombone
Helen Bower - Violin
Rosemary Hunt - Cello
Ian Crossfield - Double Bass

Songs by Max Lawrence
Orchestrations by Evan J Lawson, Alexander Morris & Matt Hirst

Presented by Forest Collective, as part of Midsumma Festival 2020 and Convent Live.
Supported by City of Yarra’s Annual Grants.

February 6, 7pm (Dress rehearsal, $15 on the door)
February 7 & 8 7.30pm
February 9 3pm

Abbotsford Convent, Sacred Heart Oratory
1 St. Heliers Street
Abbotsford

1.5 hours with one 20 min. interval

Full: $40.00
Seniors: $35.00
Concession: $30.00
Group 6+: $30.00
Under 18: $20.00
Midsumma Participant pass accepted upon availability.

PTV:
10-15 min walk from Victoria Park Station (South Morang/Hurstbridge Lines)
Bus 200 or 207 to stop Clarke St/Johnston St (cross via bridge above road) and turn left at St Heliers Street
Tram 109, 12 or 48 to stop Victoria St/Nicholson St (Abbotsford) and 20-25 min walk up Nicholson Street
More info: abbotsfordconvent.com.au/visit/visitor-information

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Forest Collective acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, meet, create, and perform - primarily Wurundjeri land of the Kulin Nation.

We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, and extend our respects to all Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders, past and present. We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs, and relationship with the land. We recognise Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of this nation.

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