Musica Viva presents: Eighth Blackbird

“Professionalism and proficiency amplified by that indefinable X factor, charisma.” New York Times

Celebrate the joy of the new with Eighth Blackbird. The closest thing classical music has to a rock band, this ensemble – described by the LA Times as a collection of ‘supermusicians’ – revels in the work of living composers, played with love, virtuosity and enjoyment. This tour sees them delving into contemporary gems by Muhly, Dessner, Hearne and Andres, alongside a world premiere by Sydney composer Holly Harrison.

NATHALIE JOACHIM flutes
MICHAEL J MACCAFERRI clarinets
YVONNE LAM violin & viola
NICHOLAS PHOTINOS cello
MATTHEW DUVALL percussion

ADAM MARKS piano

PROGRAM

MUHLY Doublespeak
DESSNER Murder Ballades
HARRISON  Lobster Tales and Turtle Soup 
HEARNE By-By Huey
ANDRES Checkered Shade

*Commissioned for Musica Viva Australia with support from Geoff Stearn and the Hildegard Project