Nat presents the world premiere of a new large work, commissioned by Monash Art Ensemble, and presented by Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Conducted by Paul Grabowsky, Acceptance Does Not Mean Surrender draws on interviews with climate scientists to create a meditative soundscape - brought to life by a large ensemble of jazz, classical, ambient electronic artists - embedding recordings of the scientists themselves, and the natural environments they hold dear.
Inspired by the concept of ‘Radical Joy’, it offers a poignant invitation to reflect, find gratitude and hope; and inspire action.
Opening the concert will be the world premiere of I, Said the Sparrow, a lyrical work by emerging composer and vocalist Greta Williams.
Acceptance Does Not Mean Surrender: music for climate resilience
Performed by Nat Bartsch and Monash Art Ensemble
Conducted by Paul Grabowsky
Presented by Melbourne International Jazz Festival
Monash University Music Auditorium
Sunday 19 October
55 Scenic Boulevard, Clayton
7.30pm
Trigger warning: while this work ultimately reflects joy, hope and resilience, it also includes difficult themes along the way, including reference to natural disasters and climate catastrophes