Australian Youth Orchestra
AYO Chamber Players: Threads of Time
Threads of Time
Take a front-row seat and experience the wonderful world of chamber music with Australia’s rising musical stars.
Hear the diversity of wind and brass quintets and string quartets, in this opportunity to get up close and personal with the instruments of the orchestra.
This year’s program in Melbourne features a deeply moving new work by Melbourne composer Lee Bradshaw—a string octet commissioned in memory of Emanuel (Manny) Arcaro by his family, friends and the Flinders Quartet Syndicate, supported by AYO. The Flinders Quartet, renowned for their rich sound and innovative programming, will guide and perform alongside AYO’s musicians, supported by a mental health awareness program that fosters open, meaningful conversations.
We are proud to partner with the Flinders Quartet on their Healing and Awakening project, which commissions a powerful musical tribute to mental health and wellbeing.
Flinders Quartet Healing and Awakening project
Recognising the challenges many creatives face with mental health, Flinders Quartet has partnered with Manny’s mum, Dani, and AYO Chamber Players to support young musicians and artists in seeking and receiving help.
This October, during Mental Health Week, a new string octet by Lee Bradshaw will be premiered as part of the AYO Chamber Players program by the Flinders Quartet and AYO musicians. We are honoured to partner with the Flinders Quartet on their Healing and Awakening initiative, which offers professional development in mental health awareness for all participants and exploring how music can foster open, meaningful conversations.
To ensure this work continues, Flinders Quartet has established a fund dedicated to supporting mental health initiatives for young creatives. Your generosity can help bring this vital project to life. Further information can be found here.
Join us in raising awareness and offering hope, because music has the power to heal.
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