Comedy + Live Art
Onstage Dating
FRI 20 SEP +
SAT 21 SEP
18-21
SEP 2025
Live Music
+
Live Art
The Making Of ...
- 19 Sep 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- 20 Sep 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- 21 Sep 2024 | 10:00am - 1:00pm
- 21 Sep 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- FREE
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Prince's Square
Elizabeth St
Launceston TAS 7250
"The Making of ... " is a Junction Festival initiative highlighting the creation process of a Launceston made performance piece. This will see a new work composed, rehearsed and premiered at Junction Festival 2024.
As winter thaws into spring, witness the birth of a new musical creation. Over the course of the festival, world renowned composer and musician Shenzo Gregoria (FourPlay String Quartet, Shenzos Electric Stunt Orchestra) and will craft a unique composition in collaboration with Denni Sulzberger, drawing inspiration from the changing season during Vernal Equinox.
Denni Sulzberger is a Launceston musician and arts educator. She plays cello in the St Cecilia Chamber Orchestra, and has been a member of numerous contemporary music ensembles and collaborations, and is also known for “Den.”, her singer-songwriter project. Denni considers music making and writing to be one of her most precious tools in communicating with the world, processing life events, and connecting with her community.
The premiere of this work titled The New Light will be held Sunday 22nd.
This evolving piece will culminate in a special performance at sunrise on the day of the spring equinox, Sunday 22nd of September on the rooftop of 93 York Street. A musical tribute to renewal and the dawn of a new day. Join us for this magical fusion of time, nature, and artistry.
Age Suitability
All ages
Accessibility
Step-Free Mobility-Access
About Shenzo Gregorio
Shenzo Gregorio, an Australian violinist, is acclaimed for his eclectic and dynamic approach to music. From a young age, he has been immersed in the world of music, beginning his violin studies at four and later broadening his expertise to include the viola. His educational foundation is robust, having earned a classical Violin Degree from the QLD Conservatorium in 1997. Shenzo is not only a skilled performer but also a composer and music director, contributing significantly to various arts organisations and ensembles across Australia.
He is renowned for his inventive style, particularly his development of the "stunt violinist" act, where he combines high wire aerial stunts with classical violin, capturing audiences nationwide and internationally. His career has taken him to illustrious stages such as the Montreux Jazz Festival and Carnegie Hall, highlighting his standing in the music community.
Shenzo has also made notable contributions to musical theater and opera in Australia, having directed and composed for Opera Australia's first indigenous musical, among other projects. His work extends into collaborative efforts with other prestigious artists and ensembles, enhancing his repertoire and influence in the music scene.
His membership in the FourPlay String Quartet since 2004 has seen him contributing to its unique sound and helping it gain international acclaim. The quartet is known for its innovative covers and original compositions, blending various music genres and often incorporating Shenzo's unique flair.
