NOMINATION: Performance of the Year - Notated Composition
For the performance of a single Australian work, showcasing the performer(s)’ success in revealing the nature and intention of a composition with clear notated instructions for the performer. Works with significant improvisatory aspects should instead be submitted for Performance of the Year: Jazz / Improvised Music.
A work is defined as a single complete musical composition, or expression. This includes music with movements or sub-works (i.e. song cycles), installations, and real-time compositions (improvised music).
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Nominee
The Consort of Melbourne
Nominee email
theconsortofmelbourne@gmail.com
Title of the work
Caedo
Composer(s) of the work
Meta Cohen
Librettist(s) or source author(s)
Evan Bryson
Performance Date
9/2/2024
Venue
La Mama Theatre
Nominator Statement
The Consort of Melbourne performed Caedo by Meta Cohen as part of the Homophonic! season in the Midsumma Festival.
A work of sustained tension, brought to life by the always outstanding The Consort of Melbourne. Led by Steven Hodgson. This performance brought the audience to tears every night. The final line delivered with ultimate control by Alex Ritter sent shivers up the spine. The Consort held the tension and performed the work with such dedication that at times it was hard to believe it was totally acoustic.
This is an award winning work by an emerging Australian composer. It was great to see it performed with such commitment and musicality so close to home.
Nominee
The Consort of Melbourne
Nominee email
theconsortofmelbourne@gmail.com
Title of the work
Caedo
Composer(s) of the work
Meta Cohen
Librettist(s) or source author(s)
Evan Bryson
Performance Date
9/2/2024
Venue
La Mama Theatre
A work of sustained tension, brought to life by the always outstanding The Consort of Melbourne. Led by Steven Hodgson. This performance brought the audience to tears every night. The final line delivered with ultimate control by Alex Ritter sent shivers up the spine. The Consort held the tension and performed the work with such dedication that at times it was hard to believe it was totally acoustic.
This is an award winning work by an emerging Australian composer. It was great to see it performed with such commitment and musicality so close to home.