Through performance, regional touring, commissioning, the Homophonic! Pride Prize Composition Competition and the RESPECT project telling the stories of LGBTIQA+ elders in music.
The RESPECT commissioning project is creating new music by LGBTQ+ composers, inspired by the lives, loves and adventures experienced by senior members of our community. So far 5 works for string quintet, 6 voices, and occasional piano have been commissioned in collaboration with the 5 regional Victorian pride festivals. Homophonic! is committed to bringing together cross-generational artistic goals and having community stories told by community artists.
Qiqi Lu and Kim Dillon: Elysian Blyes
QiQi is a Melbourne-based Chinese-Australian multi-instrumentalist and composer whose work blends traditional Chinese instrumentation with jazz, classical and contemporary styles. Tonight, QiQi is joined by virtuosic pianist/composer Kym Dillon, whose dynamic practice spans jazz, contemporary classical music and improvisation. Together they present selections from Elysian Blues — a bold, genre-defying work that brings the ancient guzheng into conversation with jazz piano, improvisation and contemporary composition. Originally premiered at Melbourne Fringe, Elysian Blues received nominations for Best New Work and Spirit of the Fringe.
Presented in partnership with Beat.
Event times
6:30 pm – Box office and bar open
7 pm – Doors open
7:30 pm – Qiqi Lu and Kim Dillon
8 pm – Interval
8:20 pm – Homophonic!
Tickets $45 / $36 Conc
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