Education :: Black Angels

Black Angels
Pacifica Quartet

Suitable for Senior Secondary students
Learning Links: Music
Themes: conflict, chamber music, pattern, percussion
Resources: Education kit

Fearless exponents of contemporary music, the Pacifica Quartet are renowned for their riveting performances of 20th and 21st century masterpieces.

Inspired by the Vietnam War, George Crumb’s Black Angels is a parable on our troubled contemporary world. Haunting and surreal, the musicians employ an arsenal of unusual sounds including shouting, chanting and whispering and playing maracas, gongs and crystal glasses.

Now 100 years old, Elliot Carter is one of the giants of new music. His String Quartet No. 5 depicts a busy chamber music rehearsal, with short movements interspersed with ‘rehearsal breaks’ in which the musicians practise snippets of the piece.

György Ligeti was inspired to write his first string quartet by Bartok’s 3rd and 4th quartets. Its exhilarating soundscape shifts dramatically from violent outbursts to sudden flashesof wit and irony, and moments of eerie serenity.

George Crumb's Black Angels is included in the suggested works for the Western Art Music course, providing teachers and students with an excellent opportuntiy to experience this impressive work live.

Elliot Carter String Quartet No. 5
George Crumb Black Angels: Thirteen Images from the Dark Land for amplified string quartet
György Ligeti String Quartet No. 1 ‘Métamorphoses nocturnes’

Supported By

  • Rio Tinto
  • Department of Education and Training

Event Details

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  • When
    22 Feb: 6.30pm
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    Entrees and Encores

    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.

    Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe
    pre or post show, Lamont's is offering a glass of wine and two tapas for $22.50 upon presentation of your ticket. In the classic "enoteca" fashion you will be able to purchase all the wines on the wine list for takeaway as well as ordering your favourite styles to stock your cellar.
    Go to www.lamonts.com.au for details and trading hours.

    Pure Bar
    pre or post show, Pure Bar is offering a tapas tasting plate for $15 upon presentation of your ticket. Enjoy the minimalist interior, friendly staff, delicious tapas and mouthwatering cocktails and more.
    331 Hay St, SUBIACO. Ph: 9382 3330
    Open Mon/Tue 8.30am-5pm, Wed-Fri 8.30am – midnight, Sat 5pm - midnight.
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    Winthrop Hall, UWA

    Winthrop Hall, UWA

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    Address: 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley

    Phone: (08) 6488 2691

    The majestic Winthrop Hall is the jewel in the crown of The University of Western Australia

    Built in 1932, the cathedral like venue welcomes patrons with a marble and mosaic foyer and vaulted ceilings. The auditorium with its splendid pipe organ combines stained glass windows and aboriginal motifs on the ceiling. Seating 974 patrons in air conditioned comfort, Winthrop Hall's bright acoustic is ideal for choral and classical music.

    Transport
    Located at the University of WA Campus on Stirling Highway, and is serviced by buses on both Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. There is a set down / pick up point behind the theatre suitable for cars, taxis, maxi taxis & small buses. Enter off Hackett Drive adjacent to University House. Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

    Parking
    Ticketed parking is available on campus. Charges may apply. Free parking is available in the evenings and weekends. Campus map

    Access
    For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website.

  • Price

    • Secondary student $15

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    6488 5555