Bundaberg Regional Artwork Commission
About the Project
This project intention was to connect audiences with classical music of the highest quality in innovative and inspiring way whilst showcasing local culture. Two new classical music works were commissioned and performed in local venues.
When and Where
Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery between 14 February 2022 and 12 February 2023
Statistics
- Number of artists/cultural workers employed: 11
- Number of people employed in other paid positions: 6
- Number of volunteers: 6
- Number of participants: 23
- Performance attendees: 120
- Facebook likes increased by 26%
RADF Funding
$2000
Outcomes
- The commission piece ‘Memory of a Boat’ for string quintet was written in connection with the Italian Experience exhibition by Sabrina Lauriston and Trudie Leigo. This piece of music premiered at the Artists Table event for the exhibition.
- The second commissioned work for string quintet, ‘Anachronisms’, premiered at Bella Canna's stand-alone, sold-out concert Conversations at the Bundaberg Regional Art Gallery.
- Performing at cross-genre artistic events gave audiences a greater appreciation of artists and were given the opportunity to learn about how musicians connect with the works they perform.
- Ongoing opportunity for future delivery of commissioned works to locations outside of Bundaberg region.
Audience Feedback
Bundaberg Today article: String Quintet brings magic to Italian stage
Bundaberg Now feature story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot0WC1aNEcY
Bundaberg Now article: Australia the Italian experience set to be unforgetable
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