From July 2022, Anne has been composing new works on commission from the Peter and Susan Yates Foundation to write music inspired by the Surf Coast of Victoria. January to May 2023, Anne is completing these works, and rehearsing with a fantastic ensemble of artists in preparation for recording. This collection of new music is entitled Blue on Blue.
Jan 25, 2023 6:30pm Sydney Festival 2 Angel Place, Sydney. Woven Song – NEW COMPOSITIONS BY DEBORAH CHEETHAM AO a contemporary chamber suite inspired by the Australian Embassy Tapestries of art by celebrated First Nations artists: Brooke Andrew, Daisy Andrews, Patrick Mung Mung, Pedro Wanaeamirri and Elizabeth Marks Nakamarra. With Gowns by Melbourne’s couture Linda Britten. Featuring members of: Ensemble Dutala, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Plexus Collective, Mindy Meng Wang (Guzheng), Anne Norman (Shakuhachi), Stefan Cassomenos (Piano).
Feb 16, 2023 MIRROR DANCE – the mating of the Weedy Seadragon – puppetry event at the Flinders Fringe Festival, 8pm Flinders Golf Course. Puppet Master Ian Cumming, Music Director Poul Grage lead a huge outdoor tableau of puppetry and music depicting the arrival of the Eastern Curlews from the Arctic, seagrasses, ghost shrimps and the mirror dance of the Weedy Seadragons.
Apr 16, 2023 Sunday 2pm Sculpted Silence – solo recital featuring shakuhachi, eco-poetry, and Anne’s driftwood sculptures, Music at McClelland 390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin, Vic. Bookings
May 2, 2023 Tues 7pm Akathistos at the Melbourne Recital Centre. A reunion of the Jouissance team of Nick Tsiavos (double bass), Deborah Kayser (soprano), Jerzy Kozlowski (bass), Peter Neville (bells), Anne Norman (shakuhachi).
May 7, 2023 5pm. Voices and Pipers. ASTRA choir conducted by John McCaughey with soloists & instruments. Featuring works by Arnold Schoenberg, Robert Carver, Anne Norman, Robert Schumann, Judith Weir, Keith Humble and Philippe Hersant. VENUE: Our Lady of Mt Carmel church, Richardson st (corner of Wright St) Middle Park, Vic. Bookings
May 13, 2023 Blue on Blue – a concert of new music by Anne Norman commissioned by The Peter and Susan Yates Foundation and auspiced by The Boite, in celebration of the Surf Coast of Victoria. Featuring Brandon Lee and Mizuno Oyuki (koto), Polyphonic Voices, Stephen Hornby (double bass), Sanshi (didjeridu), Anne Norman (shakuhachi), Roanne Hunt (cello), Ria Soemardjo (voice). Supported by the Boite and the City of Whitehorse for the Matsudo sister city celebrations. Box Hill Community Arts Centre. Blue on Blue programme notes & more info: https://annenorman.com/blue-on-blue/
July 13-23, 2023 Anne’s video clip Any Other Day is showing at the Here and Now festival in Berlin, curated by Roger Alsop through the support of Atelierhaus Australische Botschaft (Ost) , Verwalterhaus Kulturkapellen and designs for you.
Sept, 2023 concerts in Fukushima, Kumamoto, and Tokyo.
Oct 17, 2023 Anne performed shakuhachi at the launch of Kirsten Albrecht’s book “Kokeshi Dreaming” – a private function in Kazuki restaurant, Carlton.
Oct/Nov, 2023 schools shows in Vic and ACT through Nexus Arts.
Oct/Nov/Dec, 2023 recording sessions of chamber music for Anne’s Surf Coast suite at Pughouse Studios.
Dec 3, Sunday 2023 album launch of long long ago by the Faraway Trio at the hall behind The Chalice UC High street Northcote, Vic. 5pm doors open. Music starts at 5:30pm. BOOKINGS:
Anne various schools shows are booked across Australia throughout the year. Contact NEXUS ARTS for details: Bookings: nexusarts@netspace.net.au