Instrumentation: Solo piano
Dire Aphorisms (Apparel Observations) is a set of eight short piano works inspired by the three aphorisms of Willem Pijper (1894-1947). Each one is written about an item of clothing and explores the sentimental and material aspects of it.
I. Soulseek: An exploration of peer-to-peer file sharing programs and 2000s software aesthetics.
II. Metamorphose: A response to the 2022 album by of the same name by the artist Bye2
III. Schwee Schwee: A tribute to the band Xiu Xiu and their 2017 album Forget.
IV. OIOION: What I hear in my head when I read the word “OIOION”.
V. Cool Serval!!!: An exploration of the excitement that precedes a decision many would consider ill-advised.
VI. Falling on my Knees (and Puking): The emotional and physical fallout of the previously mentioned ill-advised decision.
VII. True Love False Noise: an experiment in creating an evolving and hypnotic mass.
VIII. Theme Song for the Artist Who Drew Funny Little Robots in my Dream Last Night: Theme Song for the Artist Who Drew Funny Little Robots in my Dream Last Night.
Downloadable sample pages found at the link here. Listen here.
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Federation Concert Hall, 1 Davey Street,
Nipaluna / Hobart,
Lutruwita / TAS 7000, Australia
GPO Box 1450 Nipaluna / Hobart,
Lutruwita / TAS 7001, Australia
TSO Box Office
10am–4pm Monday to Friday
1800 001 190 — boxoffice@tso.com.au
Located in the Hotel Grand Chancellor foyer
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The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra acknowledges the traditional owners and continuing custodians of lutruwita / Tasmania. We pay respect to the Aboriginal community today, and to its Elders past and present. We recognise a history of truth, which acknowledges the impacts of colonisation upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and stand for a future that profoundly respects their stories, culture, language and history.
