Premiere of Simon Eastwood's 'Infinity Mirror'
On 18 May, Orchestra Wellington and Arohanui Strings perform the world premiere of Infinity Mirror, a new work by Wellington composer and NZSM DMA student Simon Eastwood. The work was written specially for the two orchestras and was selected as the first ever SOUNZ Commission for Emerging Players.
The performance will be part of Orchestra Wellington’s Symphony in the Hutt, a free family concert, at the Walter Nash Stadium in Lower Hutt, on Friday 18 May at 7pm. The premiere of Simon's work will be conducted by NZSM graduate Andrew Atkins, who is currently the Assistant Conductor of Orchestra Wellington.
Simon Eastwood is a composer and bass player from Wellington, where he is currently studying for a DMA at the New Zealand School of Music. He has been teaching bass at Arohanui Strings for nearly two years. Simon is currently preparing to go to Alaska in July for the Composing in the Wilderness field course, in conjunction with the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, after which he will spend some time developing collaborative projects in London.
Simon’s work is inspired by the infinity mirror, which is created when two reflective surfaces are placed side by side. The infinity mirror serves as a metaphor for the inter-generational exchange that will be seen on stage with this commission.
Arohanui Strings - Sistema Hutt Valley is a groundbreaking programme based in the Hutt Valley, creating social change through music by providing free violins and music lessons for children in underprivileged communities.