Feb 26-28 Drums & Flutes of Japan in Adelaide. Nexus Arts
Feb 16 CHIKA Fundraiser, Melbourne, Yoko Davies MC.
Mar 5-8 2008: CHIKA – performance documentary. Sydney Season. Chika Honda spent a decade in Australian jails for a crime she has always insisted she did not commit. Mayu Kanamori, Tom Fitzgerald, Anne Norman, Satsuki Odamura, Toshinori Sakamoto, Andrei Shabunov, Yumi Umiumare, Nick Franklin, Malcolm Blaylock
May 10 2008: Sonic Sculpture collab impros in National Gallery of Australia, Canberra International Music Festival, Jouissance, Louise Page, Rose Holcombe, The Sculthorpe Quartet, William Barton.
Concerts in Japan…
Mar 23 2008: Music and Dance. Anne Norman shakuhachi, Fujikawa Izumi koto, shamisen, Fukushima Chikuho, with hayashi percussion, Kumamoto, Kyushu.
Mar 29 2008: Japanese Soul. Contemporary Japanese compositions and improvisations. Fujikawa Izumi and Miyazaki Miyako (koto), Anne Norman (shakuhachi), Goto (violin) and Motoko Ikeda (dancer) at Suenaga Cultural Centre in Fukuoka, gallery of modern art, Japan.
Mar 30 2008: “Spring Wine and Music.” Fujikawa Izumi and Miyazaki Miyako (koto), and Anne Norman (shakuhachi). Peace Court Salon, Kumamoto, Japan.
back in Australia…
May 11 2008: “Hildegard von Bingen by candlelight” Jouissance – dialogues between ancient chant and contemporary culture. Canberra International Music Festival CIMF. “… radical vocal expressiveness …an achingly layered geology of quarter and semitones, scrolling through melisma with consummate musicianship and passionate grace” RealTime issue #86
May 18 2008: Fine Blue Thread. Sam Evans (tabla) : Helen Mountfort (cello) : Ria Soemardjo (vocal) with guest artist Anne Norman (shakuhachi) at Northcote Uniting Church
May 27-Jun 6 2008: TAIKO Drums & Flutes of Japan in Brisbane schools. Nexus Arts
Jun 7 2008: “Ring The Bells” workshops for kids at ArtPlay. How to write music using a computer and hear it performed on the Federation Bells installation.
Jun 23-26 2008: Omusubi Kororin in Canberra Nexus Arts
Jul 3 2008: Callings: The Musical Language of Japan. Recital by Izumi Fujikawa (koto), Anne Norman (shakuhachi) with Philip Flavin (shamisen) At Beleura House and Garden, Mornington
Jul 4-8 2008: World Shakuhachi Festival, Sydney. Concert of Contemporary Works. Anne and Izumi perform “Callings” a new duo by SATO Yoko for shakuhachi & 21 string koto. Anne also performs in Marty Regan’s “Flamefox” and “Dragoneyes.”
Jul 19 2008: “Silhouette Scampering” Anne Norman (shakuhachi), Susan Taylor (dance), Philip Flavin (shamisen), Jess Ipkandanz (violin), Mel Robinson (cello), Ryan Griffith (guitar/shamisen). Boite World Music Café North Fitzroy.
Jul 21-Aug 1 2008: Drums & Flutes of Japan in Brisbane Nexus Arts
Aug 9 2008: Angel of the Wind at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Sound track features Anne Norman’s ‘Deep Sea Divers’.
Aug 10-24 2008: School Shows in NT. Nexus Arts
Aug 27 2008: Studio recording for National Gallery of Victoria animated Ukiyoe project.
Sept 2-5 2008: Omusubi Kororin in Perth. Nexus Arts
Sept 8-19 2008: TAIKO Drums & Flutes of Japan, Perth and Kalgoolie schools with Toshi Sakamoto. Nexus Arts
Sept 26 2008: CHIKA CD Launch in Adelaide.
Sept 27-28 2008: “String Theory” with the Nova Ensemble. Sculptural instruments – sculptural music. Anne Norman, Lee Buddle, Melanie Robinson, Steve Richter, Josh Hogan and Alan Lamb on bowed om. Directed by David Pye. In Dwellingup and Gravity Discovery Centre), Gingin, WA.
Oct 3-5 2008: Sounds Outback Festival, New Music, sound installations, artist talks, nature walks. Colin Offord, Nova Ensemble, Anne Norman, Alan Lamb, Jon Rose, Robin Fox, Mr Sister, Taal Naan, David Burraston, Hollis Taylor. Presented by TURA New Music at Wogarno Station, Mount Magnet, WA
Oct 13 – 17 2008: Omusubi Kororin – Riceball Tumble Tumbling, Hobart. Nexus Arts
Oct 27 2008: Matsuri on Mobara festival. Miyama McQueen Tokita (koto) & Anne Norman (shakuhachi). City of Salisbury, SA.
Oct 27-Nov 5 2008: Omusubi Kororin, Adelaide Nexus Arts
Nov 2 2008: Curiosi-tea: Anne Norman & David Kotlowy. Shakuhachi improvisations and readings from Anne’s up-coming book Curiosi-tea with guest artist David Kotlowy on ruined piano and prepared guitar. De la Catessen – Adelaide
Nov 9 2008: “Ring The Bells” Three workshops for kids – how to write music using a computer and hear it performed on the Federation Bells installation in Birrarung Marr.
Nov 15 2008: Outdoor performance with Dean Frenkle (Harmonic overtone singer). Westerfolds park, Mia Mia gallery.
Nov 17-21 2008: Anne directs the video shoot of Teabag Sucker film clip at Deakin University Studios. A Camellia Cha project based on a chapter of Curiosi-tea.
Dec 6 2008: The Boite World Music Cafe End of Year Concert. A showcase of artists from the 2008 season.
Dec 13 2008: World Shakuhachi Chamber Music Composition Competition. Performers: Stefan Cassomenos, Antony Field, Bronwyn Kirkpatrick, Andrew MacGregor, Caerwen Martin, Anne Norman, Merlyn Quaife, Silo String Quartet, Speak Percussion, Eugene Ughetti, VCA guitar ensemble. Melba Hall, Univ of Melb. Anne performed works by Doug Gibson and Jo Selleck. Her performance of Doug Gibsons’ work won audience choice and favourite composition.
Dec 14 2008: guest artist in Wadaiko Rindo end of year concert performing music for a Kagura dance piece. Heidelberg, Vic.