Hey big bully, damn right keep looking at me, lock in your stare because I have something to tell you: you are in trouble clown face, I am in a choir now. Heck yeah, you thought I was a loser but now I control your world with the power of my voice…" —Diego Ramirez

THE HORROR OF THE AVANT-GARDE(S) is a one-off performance event featuring the world premiere of Joseph Franklin’s concerto for piano, percussion, and large ensemble. Featuring renowned international guests Marc Hannaford on piano and Satoshi Takeishi on percussion, art direction by Tina Stefanou, words by Diego Ramirez, performances by Yumi Umiumare and Young Voices of Melbourne, and culinary horrors by Long Prawn.

THE HORROR OF THE AVANT-GARDE(S)

concerto for piano, percussion, and large ensemble

(world premiere)

Composed by Joseph Franklin

Conducted by Elliott Gyger

Art direction by Tina Stefanou

PERFORMERS:

Marc Hannaford (AUS/USA)- Piano

Satoshi Takeishi (JAP/USA) - Percussion

Laila Engle - Flute

Luke Carbon - Clarinet

Jasper Ly - Oboe

Callum G’Froerer - Double-Bell Trumpet

Benjamin Anderson -  Double-Bell Bass Trombone

Louise Devenish - Percussion

Melina van Leeuwen - Harp

Sophia Kirsanova - Violin

Phoebe Green - Viola

Anna Pokorny - Cello

Joseph Franklin - Contrabass Guitar

ALSO FEATURING:

Yumi Umiumare

Diego Ramirez

Young Voices of Melbourne

Long Prawn

Tickets: $20/$40/$60

https://events.humanitix.com/the-horror-of-the-avant-garde-s

Presented by The Opera Company.

Supported by Alpha 60.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.