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Guitar Perspectives 2015
The MCM proudly presents Guitar Perspectives, a series of four concerts showcasing the breadth and
diversity of the instrument in the twenty-first century.
Concert 1: Monday 17 August, 7.30pm (Melba Hall)
Melodramatic Guitar
Mauricio Carrasco – guitar
Sapidah Kian – narrator
This recital explores different possibilities of Monodrama/Melodrama and the guitar, referring to the
presence of spoken words and theatrical actions within a work of music. The music includes
Carrasco’s transcription of Georges Aperghis’ solo harp Fidélité, a new work by Argentinean
composer Fernando Garnero and a commission for e-guitar for Mark Ravenhill and David Chisholm’s
monodrama The Experiment. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco’s first book of musical melodrama Platero y
yo for guitar and narrator will conclude the recital.
Concert 2: Thursday 27 August, 7.30pm (Melba Hall)
Jazz guitar and Beyond
Geoff Hughes – guitar
Tom Lee – bass
Ronny Ferella – drums
Leading jazz guitarist Geoff Hughes leads this trio in a special performance of original tunes and jazz
standards.
Concert 3: Tuesday 15 September, 6pm (Wyselaskie Auditorium)
Ditties
Ken Murray – guitar
Jenny Duck-Chong (mezzo-soprano)
Ken Murray and Jenny Duck-Chong present a recital of Australian songs written for voice and guitar
over the past three decades. Featuring songs by Matthew Hindson’s Insect Songs, John Peterson’s Of
Quiet Places, Helen Gifford’s Spell Against Sorrow and songs by Andrew Schultz and Christine
McCombe.
Concert 4: Monday 12 October, 7.30pm (Wyselaskie Auditorium)
Subterranean Frequencies
Electric bass - Evripides Evripidou
Master of the electric bass, Evripides Evripidou, explores solo pieces and improvisations in this special
concert. Evripides is an in demand bass player, producer, composer and educator. His solo
performances are notable for his rich tone and the multi-layered musical textures he creates using his
bass guitar and effects.
Concert 5: Thursday 5 November, 7.30pm (Wyselaskie Auditorium)
Pacific
Adam May – guitar
Paul Carey - guitar
Guitarists Adam May and Paul Carey are Duo Agogo. The Melbourne-based musicians perform
traditional Brazilian choro music, as well as original compositions inspired by Brazil. Pacific is their
first C.D recording and includes a range of compositions written together and featured at the
Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival (Mexico) in 2015. The repertoire is cumulating from a
musical friendship initiated in 2009 and galvanised during countless performances, collaborations, and
travels to Brazil and beyond.
Concerts 1 and 2
Melba Hall
University of Melbourne
Gate 12
Royal Pde Parkville
Concerts 3,4 and 5
Wyselaskie Auditorium (opposite the Melbourne Cemetery)
Uniting Church Centre for Theology and Ministry
29 College Cres Parkville