Nico Muhly: artist in residence
We’ve snaffled Nico Muhly to join us as our artist in residence for the 2023 festival: he’s a composer, pianist and curator who writes and composes orchestral music; works for the stage; music for film; choral music; chamber music; and sacred music. He’ll be working throughout the festival, and he / his works can be seen at these events:
Credits
Supported by the US Consulate
A Life Sentence with Nico Muhly
TSO Chorus + Nico Muhly
Read more >🔥 Limited Tickets Remaining
An interactive choral performance where the audience dictates the entire program by choosing poems that move / interest them, and the choir performing works in response to their choices. Nico himself will also prepare a piece from a work picked by the audience, which’ll be performed to close the show.
$30 / $20
Buy ticketsSunday 26 February, 5–6pm
The Ian Potter Recital Hall, The Hedberg, 19–27 Campbell Street, nipaluna / Hobart
Accessibility Information
Physical access
There is lift access—via the main entrance—to all levels of the Hedberg Building, including the Ian Potter Recital Hall.
The Ian Potter Recital Hall has dedicated seating options for guests in wheelchairs and their guests.
To book these, please contact their box office directly on +61 (3) 6146 3300.Companion Cards
Companion Card holders can book a free ticket for their companion when buying tickets. Your Companion Card will be requested at the door.
Credits
Featured artist: Nico Muhly
Guest choral director: Simon Halsey
Artists: TSO Chorus
Concept + chorus master: June Tyzack
Presented in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Supported by the US Consulate and UTAS
The TSO plays Nico Muhly
Read more >The TSO performs works from Nico’s expansive, diverse repertoire, featuring Veronique Serret on electric violin and the vocals of countertenor Nicholas Tolputt.
$50 / $40
+ $6 booking feeBuy ticketsSunday 26 February, 2–3pm
Accessibility Information
Physical access
Accessible entry via Watchorn St available with Odeon staff assistance. Access to stalls area only.
Quiet spaces/break out rooms for sensory relief
Mezzanine bar area or foyer space. Please see staff if you need to be pointed to a space.
Companion Cards
Companion Card holders can book a free ticket for their companion when buying tickets. Your Companion Card will be requested at the door.
Credits
Conductor: Vincent Hardaker
Electric violin: Véronique Serret
Countertenor: Nicholas Tolputt
Presented in partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
Supported by the US Consulate
Evening Hymn
Nico Muhly + Nicholas Tolputt
Read more >A free, late-night concert featuring highly accomplished composer and pianist Nico Muhly and the singular talents of countertenor Nicholas Tolputt, performing works from Nico’s oeuvre and folk songs.
Friday 17 February, 11pm–12am
Accessibility Information
Physical access
Level access to the main hall is via the side entrance; see Mona Foma staff to use this door.
Accessible parking nearby
The Elizabeth Street carpark across the road has accessible parking spaces. There is a five-minute drop-off / pick-up space out the front of the church, via the gate on St John Street.
Accessible toilets
There is an all-gender accessible toilet in the Parish Centre next to St John's.
Credits
Composer, pianist: Nico Muhly
Countertenor: Nicholas Tolputt
Supported by the US Consulate
