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Crumb’s Lyre

George Crumb’s modern masterpiece comes to life as part of the 2026 Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ Sound Gallery Series.

Showcase

Event Details

Category

Showcase

Event Starts

Apr 30, 2026 19:30

Event Ends

Apr 30, 2026 20:30

Venue

The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts

Location

48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton VIC, Australia

Renowned pianist Sonya Lifschitz and vocalist and performance artist Christine Johnston come together for a bold reinterpretation of George Crumb’s Makrokosmos, Book 1 as part of the 2026  Sound Gallery Series. Blending recital, cabaret and performance art, this critically acclaimed work places Crumb’s zodiac inspired pieces within an imaginative Antipodean sound world. As Lifschitz conjures extraordinary sounds from inside the piano, Johnston’s eccentric Madame Lark performs with musical saw and overhead projector, creating a whimsical and unexpected performance where classical music, theatre and comedy collide.

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