Program

Two Ducks Swimming

Composers: Willy Zygier, Elena Kats-Chernin, Paul Grabowsky
Premiére: 22nd January 2000, Iwaki Auditorium, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Program

The End of Music (Willy Zygier)
TurnTableTurn (Elena Kats-Chernin)
Variations “Du'n Gout Etranger” on a theme by Marin Marais' (Paul Grabowsky)

Program Notes

Two Ducks Swimming premires the work of three leading composers from widely different backgrounds: Willy Zygier (best known for his work in rock music), classically trained Elena Kats-Chernin and jazz legend Paul Grabowsky.

Katz-Cherin’s contribution features the brilliant Sandy Evans, while Grabowsky’s piece draws into the ensemble the considerable talents of pianist Stuart Campbell and electronics wizard, Ollie Olsen, in a work which takes its inspiration from the late 17th century French gamba composer Marin Marais.

Tour History

2000 – Iwaki Auditorium, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Performance Artists

Paul Grabowsky Conductor / Piano
Bob Coassin Trumpet
Scott Tinkler Trumpet
Phillip Slater Trumpet / Electronics
James Greening Trombone
Philip Rex Double Bass / Tuba
Lachlan Davidson Reeds
Sandy Evans Reeds
Paul Cutlan Reeds
Elliott Dalgleish Reeds
Doug de Vries Guitar
John Rodgers Violin
Alister Spence Piano / Sampler
Stuart Campbell Harpsichord / Piano
Ollie Olsen Electronics
Gary Costello Double Bass
Niko Schauble Drums
Daryl Pratt Percussion
Alison Eddington Percussion

John O'Donnell Sound

Collaborators: Willy Zygier, composer
Elena Katz-Chernin, composer
Stuart Campbell, Harpsicord / Piano
Ollie Olsen, Electronics

Press for Two Ducks Swimming

Paul's Big Splash

Herald Sun   (Xenia Hanusiak)  January 2000

Ensemble Glories in Diverse Sounds

The Australian   (Jeremy Vincent)  24 January 2000

A Mixed Offering

The Age   (Joel Crotty)  January 2000