Music as play: Toy instruments on the concert stage

Italian toy piano and toy instrument specialist Antonietta Loffredo will perform a variety of contemporary and classical works by Australian and international composers in this one-of-a-kind recital dedicated to musical toys.

Using a collection of toy pianos, bells, rain sticks, and even a wooden spoon, Antonietta will present an exciting and experimental afternoon of music to showcase the range and depth of these unconventional instruments.

Antonietta will be joined by special local guests, Diana Blom, Alana Blackburn, and Paul Smith, and the evening will culminate in the rarely performed Toy Symphony written by Josef Haydn in the second half of the 18th century.

The concert will feature works by Diana Blom, Paul Smith, Gian Paolo Luppi, Michael Hannan and Stephen Montague.

This event is supported by the University of New England Cultural and Creative Arts Network.

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