Death Whistle III
“It takes a brave soul to consider playing the piccolo and a person of questionable character to love it” - Nicole Chamberlain
Adelaide flutist Melanie Walters and her piccolo return to the Adelaide Fringe with a new concert of contemporary music for the much-maligned little instrument.
★★★★★ “This highly original program was superbly played by Walters, whose command of the tonal possibilities of this underrated instrument is truly exceptional” The Advertiser
★★★★★ "Walters crafts a captivating soundscape far beyond the expected limits of the piccolo" The Serenade Files
Presented by: Melanie Walters
Melanie Walters has been described as a “champion of new music” and her flute-playing as “truly exceptional”. She holds a PhD in flute performance, for which she received a Dean’s Commendation. Melanie is an active freelance performer and has played with ensembles including Soundstream Collective, Adelaide Wind Orchestra, and Southern Cross Symphony. She was a performance fellow at the Bang on a Can Summer Festival and has performed for Musica Viva Sessions, COMA Adelaide, Experimental Night at The Metro, Tilde New Music Festival, Chamber Music Adelaide, Adelaide Contemporary Experimental and Port Adelaide Artists Forum.
Sessions
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1 Venue
The Jade
The Jade, 142-160 Flinders St, Adelaide, Kaurna
142-160 Flinders St
- Step-free mobility aid access through an alternative entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ but minors may attend with a parent or legal guardian
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
