Utter Stutter Flutter

World Premiere INDONESIA

A highlight of the first Sidney Myer Free Concert for 2022, A Symphonic Soiree, was the world premiere of an MSO commission, Utter Stutter Flutter, by Cairns-based Irish composer-musician, Bianca Gannon. Featuring the bamboo instrument, the Angklung, and continuing the MSO’s longstanding cultural exchange with Indonesia, Utter Stutter Flutter reflects some of Bianca’s experiences and observations while living and studying at the Saung Angklung Udjo arts and tourist centre in Bandung, Indonesia.

The performance included a video collaboration with West Javanese musicians and custodians of rare Angklung Buncis music, Mekar Pusaka, bringing a unique visual narrative to the performance.

The world premiere of Bianca Gannon’s MSO commission for Angklung, Utter Stutter Flutter, was proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

International Guest Artists

Canada

Nathan Berg bass

James Ehnes director & violin

CHINA

Ning Feng violin

Xian Zhang conductor

FRANCE

Fabien Gabel conductor

GERMANY

Daniel Müller-Schott cello

THE NETHERLANDS

Remco Keijzer tenor saxophone