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collusion
Emerging Brisbane-based ensemble Collusion has produced a disc of inspiration, imagery and energy in their first release for Move Records, In Depth. An enticing melting pot of influences, In Depth is comprised entirely of music written in the last twenty years. Jewish klezmer music, disco back-beats and the exoticism of Arabia and far away lands sit comfortably beside works inspired by minimalism and dance, unified by the fresh approach of this young group and the vital conviction of their intentions.
Perhaps of most interest in terms of the repertoire chosen is the group's commitment to supporting Australian, and up-and-coming young Australian, composers. Four such works on In Depth have been recorded for the first time for commercial release. A very polished and almost cinematic work, Chamber Concertino, by young composer Steven Baker shows great promise, as does Tom Adeney's setting of the Danish text Sommer I Gurre. Paul Stanhope's Sea Chronicles for soprano and string quartet is a simply stunning work and a welcome addition to the recorded repertoire. Stanhope describes the performance as a "beautifully-shaped interpretation of my Sea Chronicles. Collusion perform with precision, verve and great aplomb." Similarly, Gerard Brophy's quirky Sheer Nylon Dances, complete with grand piano enhanced with rubber window stoppers, is a real treat. Brophy was "particularly delighted with this superb performance". Visit the Collustion web page here. Press quotes:
“Collusion demonstrates a great empathy with the living tradition of chamber music in this country, and their enterprise in making this disc is to be applauded.”
— Tony Way, The Age Green Guide “The instrumental playing and recorded sound are excellent”— John Barns, 3MBS FM Libretto “The ensemble performance throughout is impeccable as is the sound quality”— Laura Mathison, 4MBS Program Guide Audio previews:
Track Listing:
Divertimento from 'Gimpel the Fool' (David Schiff)
i. Overture / The Rabbi ii. Wedding Song iii. Pantomime / Bread Song iv. Who Knows One? / Mazal Tov Sea Chronicles: five songs for soprano & string quartet (Paul Stanhope) Disco Toccata (Guillaume Connesson) Chamber Concertino (Steven Baker) i. Prelude ii.Scherzo iii. Elegy Sommer i Gurre (Tom Adeney) Sheer Nylon Dances for violin, violoncello & fetishised piano (Gerard Brophy) i. cakewalk avec carillons lointains ii. violes tunisiennes iii. la gymnopedie engloutie iv. danse d'extase Catalogue Number: MD3310
Price: AU$26.00
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Certainly a group to follow, Collusion is a four-piece contemporary classical music ensemble formed in late 2002, comprised of young, vibrant and imaginative artists Benjamin Greaves (violin), Therese Milanovic (piano), Shannon Tobin (cello) and Stephen Wylks (clarinet). As well as performing as an ensemble of four, the group also invites guest artists of different artistic mediums including guest musicians, dance, spoken word, film, visual arts, circus arts, photography and theatre to contribute, in part, to their productions.
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