Flute, viola and harp trios for the digital age.

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In a recital of tranquil dreams, pastoral scenes and fragmented recollections, the sumptuous combination of flute, viola and harp unites three exciting, young soloists – Emily Granger, Jonathan Henderson and James Wannan. Imbued with flickers of light, Debussy’s second sonata is told in a fragrant language of ambiguity and fleeting suggestion. In a masterful display of timbral manipulation, Japanese composer Tōru Takemitsu pays homage to Debussy with his own trio And then I knew 'twas Wind–a musical depiction of the human subconscious played out across interconnected musical episodes. Featuring a special commissioned work by Sydney-based composer Tristan Coelho, the intriguing addition of live electronics expands the scope of this unique instrumental combination, awakening us from a fantasy dreamscape into a digital reality.

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Claude Debussy

Sonata for Flute, Viola and Harp

 

Tōru Takemitsu

And Then I Knew ‘Twas Wind

 

Tristan Coelho

Hokusai Mixtape​

Commissioned by Contra Concerts

Winner of the 2022 APRA/AMCOS Art Music Award for Work of the Year: Chamber Music

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Jonathan Henderson, flute

James Wannan, viola

Emily Granger, harp

 

Curated by Jonathan Henderson

Presented in association with Southern Cross Soloists

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