Cup, Moth, Silk

Things

Light Burst (Biddy Connor & Lizzy Welsh) single launch Set times: The Letter String Quartet 6-6:30pm Light Burst 6:30pm-7pm

To celebrate the release of local violinist Lizzy Welsh's solo album "The Target Has Disappeared" on renowned Swiss record label Discreet Editions, three composer/musicians from Djaara country present new works exploring the intersection of the old and the new. The concert will include four solo works composed by local composers Natasha Anderson and Alexander Garsden, and Melbourne composer Samuel Smith. Performers: Lizzy Welsh (baroque violin) Natasha Anderson (recorders/electronics) Alexander Garsden (guitars)

Harken Well presents Germanic baroque music from the 17th Century for violins, viola da gamba, and harpsichord. Music by Schmelzer, Froberger, and Rosenmüller. Lizzy Welsh & Tim Willis - violins Victoria Watts - viola da gamba John Weretka - harpsichord

All good things must come to an end. With brand-new film made especially for the event, Harken Well are joined by special guest Cristina Russo (soprano) to present a programme of music spanning several centuries, linked by the ever-present theme of death. Harken Well: Lizzy Welsh (baroque violin) Laura Vaughan (viola da gamba) Hannah Lane (harp) Cristina Russo (soprano) Hanna Chetwin (film) This project is supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants Program.

The Baroque era was a perilous time, and some of the greatest exponents of its music came to a sticky end. Harken Well presents a programme of glorious Baroque repertoire by composers with inglorious demises. Harken Well with special guests ensemble 642: Lizzy Welsh (baroque violin) Laura Vaughan (viola da gamba) Hannah Lane (harp) Nicholas Pollock (theorbo) Chloë Sobek & Vijay Thillaimuthu (film) This project is supported by the City of Melbourne Arts Grants Program.