MY FOLK is process. It is uncertain, precarious, risky, and complicated.
MY FOLK is relationships. It is brave, supportive, and joyful.
MY FOLK is connected lines. It is family, life, friends, and community.
MY FOLK is an experiment. Who knows what we might learn, together.
MY FOLK is relationships. It is brave, supportive, and joyful.
MY FOLK is connected lines. It is family, life, friends, and community.
MY FOLK is an experiment. Who knows what we might learn, together.
Dialects of Community
Ensemble: Evan Davies (flute, whistle, guitar, banjo), Jessica Foot (violin), Louise Godwin (cello), Mischa Herman (whistle, accordion)
Traditional folk and classical vernacular intersect in this meeting of duos, each with their unique instrumental artistry, creating a vibrant musical tapestry of musical sounds and stories. Contemporary Australian folk tunes written by ensemble members and other composers are intricately woven into arrangements for duo, trio and quartet that expand the sounds and expectations of folk music today. With animated visual effects, created by Sylvie Le Couteur in conversation with the ensemble.
Ensemble: Evan Davies (flute, whistle, guitar, banjo), Jessica Foot (violin), Louise Godwin (cello), Mischa Herman (whistle, accordion)
Traditional folk and classical vernacular intersect in this meeting of duos, each with their unique instrumental artistry, creating a vibrant musical tapestry of musical sounds and stories. Contemporary Australian folk tunes written by ensemble members and other composers are intricately woven into arrangements for duo, trio and quartet that expand the sounds and expectations of folk music today. With animated visual effects, created by Sylvie Le Couteur in conversation with the ensemble.
My Lore, Your Lore
Ensemble: Jessica Foot (violin), Louise Godwin (cello), Merran Moir (whistle, bagpipes, accordion and piano)
Our cultural past, our chosen path, our ancestry: how do these present for three different people? What does our own folk culture actually sound like, how do we get to know it, and where does it resonate in each of us? Can you organically cultivate your own musical roots, and by doing this are you truly drawn closer to your own sense of belonging? In this program we will seek out the strains and melodies key to our own authentic pathways, and throw them into stark relief in poignant arrangements for cello, fiddle, whistle, bagpipes, accordion and piano. With animated visual effects, created by Sylvie Le Couteur in conversation with the ensemble.
Ensemble: Jessica Foot (violin), Louise Godwin (cello), Merran Moir (whistle, bagpipes, accordion and piano)
Our cultural past, our chosen path, our ancestry: how do these present for three different people? What does our own folk culture actually sound like, how do we get to know it, and where does it resonate in each of us? Can you organically cultivate your own musical roots, and by doing this are you truly drawn closer to your own sense of belonging? In this program we will seek out the strains and melodies key to our own authentic pathways, and throw them into stark relief in poignant arrangements for cello, fiddle, whistle, bagpipes, accordion and piano. With animated visual effects, created by Sylvie Le Couteur in conversation with the ensemble.
Current Climates
Ensemble: Jessica Foot (violin, voice), Louise Godwin (cello), Claire Patti (harp, voice)
It has always been the role of folk music to reflect the cultural currents and climates of its era. The voices of each new generation challenge us to listen, to retune our social practices, and to reassess the values and customs that bind or break us. In this project we explore the voices true to our own communities and experiences, highlight them, and offer our own words to the conversation. With a strong emphasis on compositions by women, our curated contemporary program will articulate facets of the turbulent times in which we find ourselves. Through the mediums of cello, fiddle, harp and song we will present original and local works expressing conflict and change, hope and despair, passion, confusion and protest. With animated visual effects, created by Sylvie Le Couteur in conversation with the ensemble.
Ensemble: Jessica Foot (violin, voice), Louise Godwin (cello), Claire Patti (harp, voice)
It has always been the role of folk music to reflect the cultural currents and climates of its era. The voices of each new generation challenge us to listen, to retune our social practices, and to reassess the values and customs that bind or break us. In this project we explore the voices true to our own communities and experiences, highlight them, and offer our own words to the conversation. With a strong emphasis on compositions by women, our curated contemporary program will articulate facets of the turbulent times in which we find ourselves. Through the mediums of cello, fiddle, harp and song we will present original and local works expressing conflict and change, hope and despair, passion, confusion and protest. With animated visual effects, created by Sylvie Le Couteur in conversation with the ensemble.
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