ACO presents "Bagatelles"

Ross Harris | Jazz Suite
Anthony Young | Firmament
Paul Hindemith | Kleine Kammermusik
Leonie Holmes | Ritual for Wind Quintet
György Ligeti | Six Bagatelles

Featuring music for wind quintet by NZ composers Ross Harris, Anthony Young, and Leonie Holmes.

Ligeti's Six Bagatelles are a set of pieces for wind quintet, composed by György Ligeti in 1953. They showcase his unique blend of playfulness, wit, and technical innovation. Each bagatelle explores a distinct character, from the lively and humorous to the introspective and melancholic. The pieces feature complex rhythms, unexpected harmonies, and virtuosic instrumental writing, making them a beloved and challenging part of the wind quintet repertoire. They are a testament to the composer's ability to balance lightheartedness with depth and complexity, creating a truly captivating listening experience.

And that's just one of the compositions in this concert!