PRESENTED BY Jasper LY AND FORTYFIVE DOWNSTAIRS

Jasper Ly | Oboe
Peter Dumsday | Piano
Henry Paulet | Sound Engineer and Lighting Designer

Melbourne based oboist, Jasper Ly, is a versatile and dynamic performer who aims to captivate and transport his audience through musical settings ranging from classical to contemporary. Joined by pianist, Peter Dumsday, the duo proudly presents BLOOM – an evocative and atmospheric performance of modern Australian works inspired by the splendour of nature and bird songs.

PROGRAM:

Nathan GLENN: Birdsong (2023)
Drew CRAWFORD: Time Flies When You’re Having Fun (2012/2021)
Katy ABBOTT: Autumn Song (2001)
Carolyn MORRIS: Forest Fantasia (2023)
Ross EDWARDS: Water Spirit Song (2003)
Gilles SILVESTRINI: Aloë (1987)
Zinia CHAN: Gaze Upon the Liquid Sky (2022)

TICKETS:

$40/$30
https://fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/bloom/

PRESENTED BY JASPER LY AND THE MELBOURNE RECITAL CENTRE

Jasper Ly, oboe
Peter Dumsday, piano

Jasper Ly and Peter Dumsday are both active artists in the Australian contemporary music scene. Their performances are inspired by their diverse musical background with influences ranging from classical, jazz, electronic dance music, and the avant-garde.

Their performance in Primrose Potter Salon will feature a selection of 20th century and contemporary works written for oboe, piano and electronics. The program explores the fusion between modernism and folklore, whilst highlighting the elusive, passionate and wild personalities of both instruments.

At a time where the focus is constantly on ‘what’s next?’, this performance will connect audiences with the generations, cultures and stories that have come before, reminding us that ultimately the past is what shapes the future.

PROGRAM:
Pavel HAAS: Suite for Oboe and Piano Op. 17 (1939)
David Clay METTENS: Labyrinth Meditations (2014)
Gerald FINZI: Interlude Op. 21 (1936)
Antal DORÁTI: Duo Concertante (1983)

TICKETS:
$25/$20
https://www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/jasper-ly-and-peter-dumsday-folklore/

PRESENTED BY JASPER LY AND FORTYFIVE DOWNSTAIRS

Jasper Ly, oboe
Peter Dumsday, piano

Jasper Ly is an Australian oboist based in Melbourne. He is a dynamic and versatile performer who aims to captivate and transport his audience through musical settings ranging from classical to contemporary.

Joined by the incomparable, Peter Dumsday, the duo presents GLOW – a performance which features and celebrates the contemporary sound world of Melbourne composers through new works for oboe, piano and electronics. The program draws inspiration from humanity’s adoration of the earth, the vast sky above and the radiant light in between.

PROGRAM:
Ade VINCENT: Vancouver At Dawn (2017)*
Zinia CHAN: Gaze Upon the Liquid Sky (2021)*
Oscar JENKINS-WING: City Loops (2021)*
Stuart GREENBAUM: Sonata for Oboe and Piano (2015)
Robert MCINTYRE: Intercept (2020)*
*Premiere Performance

TICKETS:
$25/$35
https://fortyfivedownstairs.com/event/glow/.
Doors 4:30pm | Performance 5pm
dur. ~60 mins

PRESENTED BY JASPER LY AND FORTYFIVE DOWNSTAIRS

THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE

Joined by the incomparable, Peter Dumsday, the duo presents GLOW – a performance which features and celebrates the contemporary sound world of Melbourne composers through new works for oboe, piano and electronics. The program draws inspiration from humanity’s adoration of the earth, the vast sky above and the radiant light in between.

Ade Vincent: Vancouver At Dawn (2017)*

Zinia Chan: Gaze Upon the Liquid Sky (2021)*

Peter Dumsday: Sonata for Electronics (2021)*

Stuart Greenbaum: Sonata for Oboe and Piano (2015)  

Robert McIntyre: Intercept (2020)*

*Premiere Performance

Tickets through Fortyfive Downstairs

PRESENTED BY CROSSWINDS ENSEMBLE

A hundred-year road trip through time and place to three cities that shaped Europe’s musical landscape.

CARL ORFF arr. WANEK Carmina Burana (1938)

How did a collection of 13th century medieval poems become one of the greatest hits of 20th century classical music? Maybe it has something to do with the universal themes of desire, fate and going to the pub.

CARL REINECKE Octet (1892)

Bubbly, lyrical, vivacious and romantic. Oh, and spectacular.

ALFRED UHL Drei Tanzstücke (1985)

Imagine the Mona Lisa, painted by Picasso. You know it’s a woman, but it’s daring and modern. That’s Uhl’s music - deeply reverent to classical forms and traditions, dressed with contemporary harmonies.

PRESENTED BY MELBOURNE DIGITAL CONCERT HALL

Jasper Ly and Peter de Jager presents a recital of mesmerizing French music rich with expression, charm and sensuality. This concert celebrates two of the most important and influential French composers of the late 19th and early 20th century: Claude Debussy and Maurice Ravel.

“Melbourne Digital Concert Hall (MDCH) was created by musicians, for musicians. It is designed to support the Australian arts industry during the COVID-19 crisis.

The concept is straightforward. In the coming weeks, MDCH is broadcasting a range of concerts online with the support of presenting partner 5stream. Each is performed once at a set time, just like a regular recital, and is professionally video streamed at no cost to the musicians involved.

‘Seats’ are sold online, with the full $20 ticket price going directly to the artists themselves. A modest booking fee of $4 covers transaction costs and contributes towards a piano tuner and broadcast technician.

MDCH is built on the strong reputation of a vibrant music scene, performers and supporters. The programming showcases the full spectrum of Melbourne classical artists  who have lost work due to COVID–19.

The Digital Concert Hall launched with an online music festival on March 27–29 featuring some of Melbourne’s leading musicians, with a plan to hold multiple concerts each week throughout the coming months.”

- Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt

PRESENTED BY BENDIGO CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

This new festival will bring world class chamber musicians from around the world and Australia to Bendigo for 15 concerts between February 5th and 9th, 2020.

BCMF will also welcome Camberwell Choral, Adelaide Harmony and Bendigo Chamber Choir to the festival, who will feature alongside Merlyn Quaife and the COE musicians at the Saturday afternoon concert. There are also free events to be enjoyed by the whole community including masterclasses and cushion concerts.