Kupka’s Piano – Presented by UQ School of Music

Macarthur Clough – clarinet/saxophone

Angus Wilson – percussion

Alex Raineri – piano

Program

John Luther-Adams (b. 1953) – Red Arc / Blue Veil (2002)

Catherine Likhuta (b. 1981) – Secrets of Water (2005)

Enno Poppe (b.1969) – Thema mit 840 Variationen (1993-1997)

Corrina Bonshek (b. 1977) – Cicada Song (2016)

Hans Thomalla (b. 1975) – Lied (2007-2008, Australian Premiere)

About the performers

Taking its name from Bohemian painter František Kupka’s iconic 1909 painting The Piano Keys, the Brisbane-based contemporary music ensemble Kupka’s Piano aims to entice audiences into hearing new sounds, new structures, new musical ideas.

Kupka’s Piano is a collective of musicians and composers committed to celebrating the latest classical music from Australia and around the world. The ensemble uses a variable formation of instruments in the presentation of new works, with core members composing and performing on flute(s), clarinet(s), cello, piano, percussion and electric guitar. Kupka’s Piano has developed a strong community profile both locally and nationally and was the Ensemble-in-Residence at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts from 2013-2016.