Dec 7th 2009: Asian Language literacy conference
Guest presenter on writing, curiosity, shakuhachi and researching Asian history, at the Asian Language literacy conference in Perth. Venue: The Boulevard Centre, 99 The Boulevard, FloreatDec 4th 2009: Australia-Japan Society of WA
Guest Speaker and shakuhachi presentation at the Annual Xmas Party of the Australia-Japan Society of WA, at the Lake Karrinyup Golf Club, Western Australia.Dec 22nd 2009: Fractions of Illumination - CD launch
Fractions of Illumination: Cross-Cultural Music by Australian Women Composers. Original music by Ros Bandt, Brigid Burke, Dang Kim Hien, Anne Norman, Catherine SchieveReview by Warren Burt Sonic Gallery, SG0901 AAF website
Date & time: 22 December 2009, 6-7:30 PM
Venue: Institute of Postcolonial Studies
78-80 Curzon Street North Melbourne
Free entry. Finger foods & drinks will be served
Special CD price at the launch: $20 (RRP $25)
Nov 8th 2009: Music for Meditation @ BMW Edge
Featuring a diverse range of incredible artists... If you haven’t heard Jess Ipkendanz sing like an angel while playing the violin, you are in for a treat. And there is the renowned percussionist David Jones, marimba and vibraphone duo Invention in Time, shakuhachi player Anne Norman, harpist Peter Roberts, soundscapists Ambient World with Garth Stone on didjeridu. Also featuring guided meditations by Carmen Warrington. BMW Edge Theatre, Federation Square, Melbourne.
October 23rd 2009: Shakuhachi Australis BROADCAST
Shakuhachi Australis concert featuring music by Anne Norman, Nick Tsaivos, Ros Bandt and John Rodgers was broadcast on New Music Up Late Listen to the podcast
Oct 9th 2009: Jouissance in Adelaide
Jouissance performs in the Oz Asia Festival
Artspace at the Adelaide Festival Centre
Oct 11th: Sydney Opera House : Jouissance
Sunday 5pm , 11 October, 2009
Adults: $63; Concessions: $50; Youth under 30: $30
September 12th : "Ring The Bells"
Two workshops for kids aged 8-12 at ArtPlay. Learn how to write music using a computer and hear it performed on the Federation Bells installation in Birrarung Marr.
September 4th : "Curiosi-TEA and shakuhachi at Beleura House"
An afternoon tea like you've never experienced before Anne Norman will read poems and excerpts from her book Curiosi-tea ably hijacked by Camellia Cha.
Readings and tea tastings will be interspersed by music performed on shakuhachi with guest artists and tea friends. Including a tasting of teas from China, Japan and Taiwan.
August 22nd : Music of the Tea Lands
From the subtle. ethereal qualities of the Japanese shakuhachi and the extraordinary birdlike sounds of the Chinese flute, to the complex and beautiful Carnatic music of southern India, an exquisite night of music from the lands of Sencha, Oolong and Chai.
Shakuhachi player, Anne Norman launched her new book Curiosi-Tea with a repertoire of Japanese music and ceremony, with dancing from Susan Taylor and Philip Flavin on the Shamisen; bewitching flute playing from Dong Qiu Ming; and from India the Iyer Brothers played the veena with mridangam player Sridar Chary.
Savour the tastes. indulge the senses
Boite World Music Cafe
August 20th : Asia Week at Melbourne University
A recital by Anne Norman (shakuhachi), Philip Flavin (shamisen) and Susan Taylor (jiutamai dance)
6:30, August 20th
Asia Week
August 14th : TAIKO
Performances in Eltham with taiko performer Toshi Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTSAugust 3rd - 13th : TAIKO
Performances in Perth schools with taiko performer Toshi Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTSJuly 27th - 31st : TAIKO
Performances in Pilbarra schools with taiko performer Toshi Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS
July 24th : Taal Naan CD Launch
Taal Naan (world percussion/improvisation project with Josh Hogan and Steve Richter) launches its new CD 'RhythmBred' at Kulcha Fremantle, joined by three very special guests - Australian rhythm legend Greg Sheehan all the way form Byron Bay, Shakuhachi legend Anne Norman all the way from Melbourne, and do-everything-percussive including tap-dancing legend Marcus Perrozzi, all the way from Bullsbrook!
Kulcha Fremantle
Taal Naan on MySpace Music
July 21st - 24th : O-MUSUBI KORORIN
Performances in Perth Schools on tour through Nexus ArtsJuly 5th : Music for the Soul
Please come along and hear the beautiful sounds of
cello, shakuhachi and voice
the amazing Mel Robinson on cello and vocals
Anne Norman on shakuhachi
in the ambient acoustics of the Northcote Uniting Church
Northcote Uniting Church
Sunday 5th July at 5pm
251 High st Northcote
03 9482 2884
$15/10
April 27th : Melba Hall
May 25 - June 5 TAIKO Drums & Flutes of Japan
Performances in Brisbane schools with taiko performer Toshi Sakamoto on tour through NEXUS ARTS
April 4th : "Ring The Bells"
Two workshops for kids aged 8-12 at ArtPlay. Learn how to write music using a computer and hear it performed on the Federation Bells installation in Birrarung Marr.
10am and 1pm
City of Melbourne - ArtPlay
www.federationbells.com.au
28th March 2009 : 'A Day For Reflection' : Kinglake Bush fire event
Shakuhachi performed as a part of Buddhist Celebration of Liberation and Renewal: Commemoration of Lives Lost. Including Ceremonial Chanting, Prayer and blessings for the deceased, family and friends.
Hosted by Buddhist Council of Victoria and Bau Sen Buddha Ru Yi temple
March 19th : Echoes From The Past
A lunch time recital of Japanese Chamber Music featuring Philip Flavin: jiuta shamisen with Guest Artists - Anne Norman: shakuhachi, and Susan Taylor: jiuta mai