2 hours
(including interval, subject to change without notice)
Over 450,000 Australians are blind or have low vision. How much would you value the last thing you saw if you started to lose your sight?
Last Seen is an emotional and ground-breaking project partnering ten renowned composers and artists with visually impaired Australians to depict their last or most cherished visual memory. Poignant and powerful stories are brought to life through music including those of Paralympian Katie Kelly OAM, Lorin Nicholson OAM and jazz and blues artist Dr Jeff Usher.
Performed by the Conservatorium Symphony Orchestra, the Queensland Youth Orchestra and Birralee Voices, under the baton of Professor Peter Morris, Last Seen debuts original and inspirational music from renowned composers John Rotar, Lisa Cheney, Dr Ralph Hultgren AM, Tim Davies, Hudson Beck, Dr Jeff Usher, Steve Newcomb, Lorin Nicholson OAM, Paul Jarman and Catherine Likhuta.
Proceeds from the performance help the Queensland Eye Institute Foundation continue its research to save sight and invest in new technology to improve the diagnosis of eye-disease.
Accessibility
The venue is fully accessible for mobility, vision, or hearing-impaired patrons. Braille exhibition guides will be available from the ticketing office.
The concert also explores new ways to experience and access the arts with the use of soundscapes, and a voice-activated guide accessed through smart devices. We encourage guests to bring head/earphones if accessing the guide.
Accessibility at Queensland Conservatorium – South Bank
Our South Bank venues are fully accessible for mobility, vision or hearing-impaired patrons. For wheelchair access and assistance, contact Queensland Conservatorium Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on (07) 3735 6241 or via email at concerts@griffith.edu.au
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