Tura New Music in association with Wambyn Olive Farm presents
The Ruined Piano Sanctuary Launch
Wambyn Olive Farm, York, WA
Sat 18th November 2006
Following the success of the Inaugural Ruined Piano Convergence as part of the 2005 Totally Huge New Music Festival, the many collected pianos have made the journey east, to near York, WA.
Under the supervision of composer Ross Bolleter and the practical hands of Wambyn owner Kim Hack, the pianos have been placed in a variety of intriguing environments around the farm. Pianos from the convergence have been joined by a steady stream of new additions, as the general public continue to heed the call for Ruined Pianos that was established as part of the convergence.
It is envisaged that this Ruined Piano Sanctuary will be a permanent home for ruined pianos from around the state. Of course the beauty of this is that here they can continue the process of decomposition as the elements continue to create new and wonderful nuances in their sound, appearance and mechanisms.
To celebrate the establishment of the Sanctuary, Tura New Music is presenting a special day of guided tours and performances at Wambyn Olive Farm.
Program
3pm Guided Tour of Ruined Piano Sanctuary
Ross Bolleter will take the audience on a tour of the 18 Ruined Pianos spread around the property, retelling their stories and demonstrating their unique sound
6pm Performance: Ross Bolleter and Guests
A special performance on 3 selected Ruined Pianos: Ruined Piano improvisations laced with stories and poems about the pianos or other aspects of ruin.
7pm Official Launch of the Piano Sanctuary
8pm Piano Burning - Dedicated to Annea Lockwood
“The pianola's dusky melodies become the harsh and common parlance of dogs, crows and sheep station owners complaining about the drought.” Ross Bolleter
Ross Bolleter is a West Australian improviser/composer. His love of Ruined Pianos started in 1987 with the discovery at Nallan Station. Many international Ruined Piano recordings and performances later Ross is delighted to have this “herd” of instruments on which to discover yet another universe of sounds and possibilities
Entrance
Tickets for the Launch Day and Performance are strictly limited and must be purchased prior to the day
Entrance: $25 (includes BBQ Dinner)
Children Under 15: $15
Phone Tura on 08 9380 6996 or email info@tura.com.au
Directions
From Midland:
- drive east on the Great Eastern Highway
- Turn right at Great Southern Highway, Chidlow, and continue for approximately 30 kms
- Wambyn Olive Farm is on your right (before you reach the York townsite) – watch for the Ruined Piano Sanctuary signs.
From York:
- drive west on the Great Southern Highway for approximately 15kms
- Wambyn Olive Farm is on your left – watch for Ruined Piano Sanctuary signs.
