Elliot Gyger at 50

The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music (MCM) New Music Ensemble celebrates the milestone birthday of one of Australia’s most widely commissioned and awarded composers and MCM composition staff member, Elliott Gyger. In a tour of some of his most recent and intimate works, this program includes the world premiere of a new work written especially for the occasion. The MCM New Music Ensemble combines the talents of MCM staff and students and will be conducted by the composer himself. Presented by Melbourne Recital Centre & MCM New Music Studio. Program: Elliot Gyger (b. 1968). 'Quicksilver Elegy' (2013); 'Strands' (1988); 'Falconry' (2016) - world premiere; 'Precipice' (2010); 'Weave' (2018) - world premiere; 'Incision' (2012); 'A Garden for Orpheus' (1999) - Australian premiere. Performers: MCM New Music Ensemble. Elliot Gyger (conductor); Simone Maurer (piccolo/alto/bass flute); Brienne Gawler (oboe); Kailen Cresp (oboe d'amore); Justin Kenealy (soprano/alto saxophone); Carla Blackwood (horn); Joel Brennan (trumpet); Don Immel (trombone); Curt Thompson (violin); Phoebe Green (viola); Alvin Wong (cello); Rob Nairn (double bass); Rebecca Scully (double bass); Ken Murray (guitar); Melina van Leeuwen (harp); Ian Holtham (piano); David Barnard (piano); Therese Ng (vibraphone); Peter Neville (percussion).