Brisbane
Concert Hall, QPAC
11 Nov 2024, 7pm
$49 - $139*
Sean Shibe plays guitar without limits, earning acclaim in prestigious recital halls and being praised for his recent Bach album as “the best-ever Bach recording on guitar” by Gramophone Magazine. For his Australian debut, Shibe celebrates his Scottish heritage in a thrilling concert that merges classical music with innovative expression.
The performance begins with a tribute to Scotland's rich folklore, featuring haunting solo music collected by Lady Margaret Wemyss in her family’s Fife castle, interspersed with vibrant Scottish folk songs. A new commission from contemporary composer Cassandra Miller ties this historical narrative to the present day.
The concert takes an exciting turn as Shibe transitions to electric guitar, propelling the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) into a dynamic realm of musical creativity. Martyn Bennett’s "Bothy Culture" draws inspiration from the 90s rave scene in Edinburgh while honoring Highland traditions. Additionally, Julia Wolfe's "Lad," originally composed for nine bagpipes, is reimagined here for electric guitar and strings, described by the composer as a journey through a psychedelic landscape.
At just 32, Shibe stands out as one of the most exhilarating young talents today, perfectly embodying the electric energy and musical curiosity synonymous with the ACO. This is a concert that promises to leave a lasting impression: “I saw him when…”.
Sean Shibeplays guitar without limits. He is a chameleon of the new generation: he’s met with acclaim in the great recital halls of the world (and his recentBachalbum was described byGramophone Magazineas “the best-ever Bach recording on guitar”), but he also forges new horizons by ranging fearlessly beyond classical music. You can’t help but get carried away with his magic. For his Australian debut,Shibecelebrates his Scottish heritage in a thrilling ride through the Highlands and beyond. WithShibeon classical guitar andTognettidirecting the strings of theAustralian Chamber Orchestra(ACO), the concert opens with a Scotland steeped in lore.Lady Margaret Wemyssdied in 1648 at the untimely age of 18, but her legacy lives on in the haunting solo music she collected in her family’s Fife castle. These tunes are interspersed with the irresistible rhythms of Scottish folk songs, while a new commission fromCassandra Miller, one of the most soul-stirring composers writing today, brings this rich history right up to date. Then tradition is thrown to the wind asShibetakes up his electric guitar and the ACO steps into a technicolor world of musical invention.Martyn Bennett’s Bothy Culture takes inspiration from the 90s rave scene in Edinburgh while being rooted in the traditions of the Highlands and ancient cultures. "Lad," byJulia Wolfe, originally composed for nine bagpipes and arranged here for electric guitar and strings, has been described by the composer as a “dive into a psychedelic landscape, at once multilayered, fractured, ecstatic, silent, driving, cacophonous, and direct”. At just 32,Shibeis one of the most exhilarating young stars performing today, and a perfect match for the electric energy and musical curiosity for which the ACO is famous. This is the concert you’ll reflect on in years to come: “I saw him when…”.
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