In the Pipeline

The AAO is all about new music and, as such, there are always groundbreaking projects and ideas being developed alongside our existing repertoire. Find out more about these developments here at ‘In the Pipeline’.

New Island of Love

New Island of Love will be a major music theatre work inspired by the Somerset Maugham short story, Rain. New Island of Love will have a strong Pacific focus and a Polynesian choral and cultural component. Paul Grabowsky will write the score with the assistance of his Melbourne Prize, awarded in 2007. David Malacari will write the libretto. Patrick Nolan will direct. The project is in its early stages of development and will feature the whole Australian Art Orchestra.

Three Auto-Concerti

Written by three composers, Paul Grabowsky, Sandy Evans and Scott Tinkler to feature their own unique talents in three concertante, with the full weight of the 19-piece Australian Art Orchestra surrounding them.

The AAO is currently seeking funds to support the commissioning of these important additions to the Australian Jazz repertoire. Keep checking our website for updates on premiere performances. All works will be world premieres.