'Timeless Voices' is a musical celebration of iconic classical and modern day composers . Ironbark present's their latest musical offering - Timesless Voices. A program of music from across the ages either reimagined or written for the reed quintet.

Program:

Chaconne from Partita II for Violin - J.S Bach Die Hebriden - Felix Mendelssohn Children's Corner - Claude Debussy Warp & Weft - Paul Dooley Six Bagatelles - György Ligeti

Ironbark Ensemble: Alex McCracken (clarinets), Edward Wang (Oboe), Nathan Henshaw (Saxophone), Greg Taylor (Bassoon), Lorenzo Italiano (bass clarinet).

Ironbark present's their latest musical offering - Timesless Voices . A program of music from across the ages either reimagined or written for the reed quintet. Program: -Chaconne from Partita II for Violin - J.S Bach -Die Hebriden - Fexil Mendelssohn -Children's Corner - Claude Debussy -Warp & Weft - Paul Dooley -Six Bagatelles - György Ligeti

Ironbark Ensemble: Alex McCracken (clarinets), Edward Wang (Oboe), Nathan Henshaw (Saxophone), Greg Taylor (Bassoon), Lorenzo Italiano (bass clarinet).

Ironbark Ensemble present a delightful concert showcasing a rich kaleidoscope of music. The program includes some adaptations of music by Astor Piazzolla and Hoagy Carmichael, an original reed quintet composition by American composer Jonathan Russell, and a world premiere of Richard Percival's latest offering for the reed quintet medium - The Art Deco Suite.

The concert will culminate with Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue. In a special tribute to the 100th anniversary of Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue, the quintet will present a unique adaptation that brings fresh energy to this beloved classic.

Don't miss this extraordinary evening of innovative compositions and timeless favorites—an experience that promises to resonate long after the final note!

Experience the transcendent fusion of classical mastery and contemporary innovation with "ICONS" – a concert showcasing a curated selection of timeless masterpieces, reimagined for the captivating versatility of the Reed Quintet. Journey through the annals of musical history as the Ironbark Ensemble breathes new life into iconic compositions.

Step into the elegant realm of Baroque brilliance with an arrangement of J.S. Bach's Chaconne From Partita II, delve into the imaginative world of Debussy’s Children’s Corner and be transported to Dvorak’s serene Song to the Moon from Rusalka.

Enter the avant-garde realm of Bartok’s Romanian Folk Dances, where tradition meets experimentation in a harmonious blend of old and new. Then, surrender to the jazzy rhythms and syncopated beats of Gershwin’s Three Preludes, infusing the concert with the vibrant energy of American musical heritage.

A particular highlight of the concert is the Australian premiere of Daniel Cueto’s Momentos Peruanos, a captivating exploration of Peruvian musical traditions and modern expressionism.

You're invited to 'Pictures At An Exhibition' - an afternoon of reed quintet music performed by Sydney's own Ironbark Ensemble. On the program is Mussorgsky's 'Pictures At An Exhibition' alongside three new premiere works by Sydney based composers Diego Idarraga Duarte, Keyna Wilkins and Wesley Stormer. Each composition has taken inspiration from an artwork provided by visual artists Samuel Quinteros, Reiko Azuma and Sidney Teodoruk.

When: October 1st Where: TAP Art Gallery, Surry Hills Times: Doors at 11:30am & music at 12pm

Light complimentary refreshments provided and alcohol will be available for purchase.

Please join us for a very special Sunday afternoon in Surry Hills!

The Ironbark Ensemble formed after the lockdown here in Sydney in 2020. Comprising of musicians who are renowned on their respective instruments as soloists, chamber and orchestral musicians, they each share a passion to further explore musical boundaries together.

Reed Quintets are relatively new chambers groups in comparison to other ensembles such as string quartet and wind quintet having only emerged in the last 40 years. But during this time there has been a wealth of repertoire developed for this medium (both arrangements and original works).

Ironbark is keen to showcase these wonderful works in concerts and demonstrate the unique and wonderful sounds that a reed quintet can make. Come and join us for the official launch of the Ironbark Ensemble!

PROGRAM:

Libertango (1974) by Astor Piazzolla (1921 - 1992) arr. Christopher Rueda

Le Tombeau de Couperin (1914-1917) by Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) arr. Raaf Hekkema

Prélude (Vif) Fugue (Allegro moderato) Forlane (Allegretto) Rigaudon (Assez vif) Menuet (Allegro moderato) Toccata (Vif) Excerpts from Splinter by Marc Mellits (1966)

An American in Paris (1928) by George Gershwin (1898-1937)

Ironbark Ensemble: Edward Wang (oboe), Rowena Watts (clarinet), Nathan Henshaw (saxophone), Greg Taylor (bassoon), Alex McCracken (bass clarinet)