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25.01.2022 After many negotiations with our venues over the past few months, it has been decided in the context of Covid-19 to cancel our planned performance for Remembrance Day 2020. We are optimistic of delivering our usual full concert program in 2021, including the pieces we had scheduled for this performance. Philanthropists still have another live music event in November 2020, when trumpet player extraordinaire Mike Purcell presents a brass recital at The Q. These small-batch ...recitals are our artistic response to Covid-19, and were launched in October with Sarah Nielsen’s flute recital Last Man Standing. We sincerely thank our philanthropists for continuing to stand by us throughout 2020. For that reason, we are now offering all 2020 philanthropists double tickets for our 2021 season, for as long as their subscription continues. That means, every 2020 philanthropist will be able to bring a friend for free to each of our 2021 concerts. For Remembrance Day 2020, please join our mailing list and we will send you a very special curated playlist to commemorate the event. With sincere appreciation and thanks, Artistic Director Geoff Grey & the players of Australian Wind Symphony.
24.01.2022 This week we are proud to present our first live performance for 2020, in a private event for our highly valued philanthropists. Flute soloist Sarah Nielsen presents Last Man Standing, a solo flute recital exploring the theme of solitude and isolation. This recital features a variety of works ranging from JS Bach to Canberra favourite Larry Sitsky, and is centered around the feature piece Last Man Standing, for solo flute, by Kit Turnbull. With thanks to The Q for sharing our vision in presenting this event.
23.01.2022 Please subscribe to our YouTube channel. We are gradually releasing some never-before-heard recordings in anticipation of and commemoration of ANZAC Day. #anzacdayathome https://YouTube.com/c/australianwindsymphony
23.01.2022 Abide With Me Featuring soloist Louisa Walton Lest We Forget | 11-11-19
22.01.2022 Continuing our Salute to ANZAC Day #anzacdayathome Chorus Angelorum - Samuel R. Hazo | Australian Wind Symphony Live from the Fitter's Workshop, Canberra Recorded by Kimmo Vennonen Canberra International Music Festival 2018
20.01.2022 This week we ventured back into the live music space for the first time this year, with Last Man Standing: Soloist Sarah Nielsen performed a solo flute recital exploring the themes of solitude and isolation. Our next event is in November featuring the sublime sounds of brass instruments with soloist Mike Purcell. Both of these events are exclusively for our philanthropists.
19.01.2022 Salute to ANZAC Day #anzacdayathome Lonely Beach - James Barnes Trigger Warning: This piece contains a musical depiction of the battlefield Live from the Fitter's Workshop, Canberra Recorded by Kimmo Vennonen... Canberra International Music Festival https://youtu.be/REgFEK8qOsg See more
19.01.2022 Our Remembrance Week 2020 performance link will expire at midnight tomorrow night. We invite you to set aside one hour for this annual dedication, this year comprising of (mostly) previously unheard recordings to commemorate Remembrance Day 2020. https://youtu.be/JhJkMojNGcc
19.01.2022 Remembrance Week To mark Remembrance Day 11/11/20, the Australian Wind Symphony is releasing a concert of (mostly) unheard recordings. Every year we mark this important date with a dedication concert at the Warrior's Chapel in Manuka, Canberra, ACT - a tradition we have maintained since our inception.... We invite you to set aside one hour this week to watch this performance. The link will expire at Midnight, Sunday 15th November, 2020. PROGRAM Prelude, Siciliano & Rondo - Malcolm Arnold Masque - Francis McBeth The Heart’s Reflection - Daniel Elder Mars: The Bringer of War - Gustav Holst Letters for Home - Peter Meechan Rest - Frank Ticheli, and our traditional annual offering: Abide With Me in an arrangement with the Last Post, by Jay Dawson. We sincerely thank you for following the Australian Wind Symphony and we hope to bring you a live performance on stage soon in the new year. https://youtu.be/JhJkMojNGcc
16.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN WIND BLOWS ALL THE WAY TO USA: AWS FEATURED AT PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS NATIONAL TOURING ENSEMBLE FINDS A PATH FORWARD DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF COVID-19 The Australian Wind Symphony has been engaged to provide a critical auditory contribution to the Fadia Deshpande exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA. They are providing a full length recording of Abide With Me featuring The Last Post with Canberra trumpeter Louisa Walton performing the solo. Click through to read the full story.
16.01.2022 MOTHER'S DAY Give mum the gift of live music with a subscription to the Australian Wind Symphony. Our upcoming performances include a swinging showcase with the great Emma Pask and Ed Wilson! ... Subscribe from just $3/week, and your mum gets the benefits of discounted entry to our performances, discounted merchandise, advance notice of performance updates, a listing in our online Hall of Fame, and more. Just enter mum's name at checkout and she will go straight to our VIP list. Philanthropise us directly at https://www.armchairphilanthropy.com//australian-wind-sym/
15.01.2022 What a Wonderful World | Thiele / Weiss | Arr. Ed Wilson Tonight, we should be on stage with the amazing Ed Wilson and Emma Pask. Unfortunately due to Covid we will do this show at another time. Here is a flashback to our show with Ed Wilson last year, for which Ed arranged all the music especially for us. We look forward to bringing you our next collaboration as soon as we are able.... . . . #australianwindsymphony #bigband #edwilson #australianjazz #trombone #whatawonderfulworld #louisarmstrong #supportlivemusic #song #modernmusic See more
13.01.2022 In an artistic response to Covid-19, Australian Wind Symphony will host two solo instrumental recitals at The Q, exploring the theme of solitude and isolation. These two CovidSafe solo recitals will be given by our Principal Flute Sarah Nielsen Grey and Principal Trumpet Mike Purcell, in October and November. These performances are exclusive to our philanthropists and their guests. Philanthropists, please check your email for all the booking details.
13.01.2022 Enjoying re-living some moments from our last concert: Lest We Forget at the Church of St. Andrew. This is 'Angels of the Apocalypse' by David R. Gillingham performed live that day. https://youtu.be/v2BAbfQ32FM
12.01.2022 It's #AusmusicTShirtDay and to celebrate, we want to let you know you can now order an AWS Hoodie, just in time for winter! We've confirmed that our Australian supplier's delivery time remains unaffected by Covid-19 so we're all good to rock'n'roll. http://www.australianwindsymphony.com.au/product/aws-hoodie/ We don't yet know when we will be able to return to the concert hall, but in the spirit of keeping muso's employed, Australian Wind Symphony has already completed paymen...ts to our guest artists for later in the year. The AWS Hoodie is grey with "Australian Wind Symphony" on the front, and "Captivating. Engaging. Brilliant." on the back. By purchasing an AWS Hoodie, you'll not just be keeping yourself warm this winter. You'll also show your pride for independent, Australian live music, and you'll be helping the ensemble stay afloat for a strong comeback later in the year. Don't want a hoodie? We are also an ArmchairPhilanthropy.com listed artist, meaning you can become a Philanthropist from $3/week. This philanthropy entitles you to discounted tickets once we get back on stage, and secretly, we are really hopeful that will be sooner rather than later. https://www.armchairphilanthropy.com//australian-wind-sym/ Thanks for your investment in Australia's musical future! Support Act Triple J Aria_Official
11.01.2022 Feelin' frosty yet? Grab your AWS hoodie $79 available in XS - 3XL https://www.australianwindsymphony.com.au/produ/aws-hoodie/
11.01.2022 Flashback to 2018 when we played a sell-out concert at Llewellyn Hall. We are currently working on some special philanthropist-only Covid-safe experiences. If you'd like to join our VIP invite list, please philanthropise us from ~$3/week at ArmchairPhilanthropy.com
08.01.2022 We currently live in the richest era of wind ensemble writing. Embrace it! Be captivated, and engage with the Australian Wind Symphony as they bring this brilliance to the live stage. We are proud to share many of our live recordings via our YouTube channel linked below. If you like our work, please consider philanthropy from $3/wk via www.armchairphilanthropy.com
08.01.2022 Our amazing philanthropists have continued to stand by our side during Covid. As a thank you, we have created a FREE live music experience just for them (meeting safety requirements, of course!) It's coming SOON. Details will be provided privately to our philanthropists only.... If you would like to become a philanthropist, simply sign up here: https://www.armchairphilanthropy.com//australian-wind-sym/ #strongartstrongculture #supportlivemusic #armchairphilanthropy
08.01.2022 These Australian Wind Symphony hoodies are hitting the post today. Thanks for all the orders! Missed out? Better luck next time
06.01.2022 PHILANTHROPY From as little as $3/week you can help keep Australian Wind Symphony afloat and enable us to keep creating during this challenging time. New 2020 philanthropists receive discounted entry to our performances, discounted merchandise, advance notice of performance updates, a listing in our online Hall of Fame, and more.... We don't yet know what the remainder of this year holds for the arts and for live music, but your philanthropy will help us hang in there and continue to champion new music by living composers. Philanthropise us directly at https://www.armchairphilanthropy.com//australian-wind-sym/
06.01.2022 In the lead up to ANZAC day, we are releasing some of our unheard recordings with a military theme. Here, in Robert Jager's Esprit de Corps, you can be transported by exciting fanfares which explore The Marines' Hymn.
06.01.2022 With thanks to the talented Grace Costa Photographer for photographing our Lest We Forget performance November 2019! Get a closer look at the players here http://www.australianwindsymphony.com.au/players/
03.01.2022 Continuing our theme "Salute to ANZAC Day" is this rendition of Amazing Grace as arranged by Frank Ticheli, and performed by us, live in concert last year. #anzacdayathome #salutetoanzacday https://youtu.be/idE0P8TyBeI
02.01.2022 Some ‘live’ music to enjoy on a cosy Sunday night. Enjoy Matthias’ beautiful and stunning playing.
