Transform

Join the Rosa Guitar Trio on a journey of groundbreaking contemporary works, modernist classical favourites and a homage to one of the great trios in guitar history.

A combination of Queensland’s finest young guitarists, their playing is described as “charming, sparkling and energetic” (Lorenzo Micheli) and their onstage personality “a refreshing new voice amongst guitar ensembles” (Karin Schaupp).

The concert features an award winning new work by Christian Cruz and Chris Perren’s audiovisual masterpiece “Ōendan” for guitars and video.

At the centre of the concert is “Zirve”, a composition by Dutch artist Bec Plexus written especially for the trio in 2017, alongside the works which inspired it. Plexus, herself a musical omnivore, wrote the work while listening to Ravel’s “String Quartet in F Major” and the quintessential guitar trio of the 1980s – Paco de Lucia, Al di Meola and John McLaughlin. The result is a powerful, enigmatic and boundless musical work which has quickly become an audience favourite. Listen to musical material transformed through time and musical terrains.