Thoroughbass is an early music ensemble with contemporary overtones. Our ambition is to make known the unknown, re-discover the forgotten and create the new. Come with us on this journey.
Thoroughbass in ‘The Birch Tree’: Shaun, Angus, Lucy, Jo, Diana. Photo by Shaun Ng
Upcoming performances
Liquid Days
Three of Philip Glass’ songs from Liquid Days are the cornerstones for this concert. Resting securely on Glass’ signature repetitive waves of chords, the songs’ lyrics are quirky yet familiar and true. Where is that noise coming from? What could it be? is asked in ‘Changing Opinion’. ‘Freezing’ speculates on how you would feel if stripped of all your worldly possessions, including your clothes. ‘Forgetting’ ……..well you’ll just have to wait and see. Glass’ music is mesmeric and visceral. The words make sense, you’ll feel them in the music.
Sliding in between the songs are works by Debussy, Satie and Elena Kats-Chernin, each bearing a sense of wonder and whimsy almost childlike in quality.
Performers include Mary & Me (Diana Weston and Mary Sambell) with singer Hester Wilson and percussionist Steve McHamer
Mosman Art Gallery, Art Gallery Way, Mosman
Saturday 14 September at 4 pm
Enquiries: diana.thoroughbass@gmail.com