From a Dark Millenium

Presented By Conservatorium Wind Orchestra

Conservatorium Theatre, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University


21 Aug 2026, 7:30pm
$22
Discounts Available

Concession, Student, Groups

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1 hour 55 minutes

(no interval, subject to change without notice)

Join the Conservatorium Wind Orchestra for an exciting evening anchored by Joseph Schwantner's epic masterpiece From a Dark Millennium, complemented by a wide variety of international and Australian works.

Superstar saxophonist Rory Kelly will be featured on the invigorating Omnifenix Saxophone Concerto by John Psathas.

They will also join with guests from Eltham High School (Melbourne) and UQ to perform the joint-commissioned work by Ross Irwin (Music Director and trumpeter of iconic Australian band, The Cat Empire) entitled Children of Conflict.

Come along for an evening of spectacular music-making!

Repertoire

Michael Barry, Boomba

Cathy Likhuta, Friends for Life

Mark Mothersbaugh (arr. Fairlie), Chicken Fight Club from Minecraft

 John Psathas (arr. Lubaroff), Omnifenix - Saxophone Concerto (Feat. Rory Kelly)

Joseph Schwantner, From a Dark Millennium

Viet Cuong, John & Jim Ross Irwin, Children of Conflict - World Premiere

Conductor, Professor Peter Morris

Important Information

Accessibility at Queensland Conservatorium – South Bank

Our South Bank venues are fully accessible for mobility, vision, deaf or hard-of-hearing 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

Presented by Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University

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