A Room of Her Own: Music by Anne Cawrse

Join Syzygy Ensemble and soprano Judith Dodsworth for a sumptuous evening of chamber music by leading Australian composer Anne Cawrse. A Room of Her Own showcases pivotal works from Cawrse’s extensive chamber catalogue, characterised by soaring lyrical melodies and dexterous rhythmic interplay. The program culminates in the premiere performance of Muse - a self-portrait, generously supported by the Albert Maggs commission. Here, Cawrse turns her focus inwards, embracing self-quotation as a structural catalyst, depicting her own musical legacy.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 26 August 2025
Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Hanson Dyer Hall, Ian Potter Southbank Centre, Southbank VIC 3006
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About Anne Cawrse

Anne Cawrse is an Adelaide-based composer and member of the composition staff at the Elder Conservatorium of Music. Widely recognized for her lyrical string writing, her recent album Advice to a Girl (2022) features collaborations with notable artists like the Australian String Quartet and Sharon and Slava Grigoryan.

Image credit: Composer Anne Cawrse, image by Emma Luker