PATTERNS
OF PLANTS
Music of Mamoru Fujieda
For countertenor, two kotos, sho (Japanese mouth organ), baroque violin, viola da gamba, recorders
Overview
A seven‑piece ensemble created specifically for this project performs new arrangements from Patterns of Plants, alongside traditional Japanese music and early Baroque works. Japanese post‑minimalist composer Mamoru Fujieda has spent over 25 years creating music derived from the electrical activity of living plants. The resulting body of work, Patterns of Plants, is regarded as his magnum opus.
The latest arrangements were premiered in September 2023 by an ensemble of musicians from Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Tokyo, gathered especially for this Astra program.
Performers
Miyama McQueen‑Tokita – koto
Brandon Lee – koto
Henry Liang – sho
Simone Slattery – baroque violin
Laura Vaughan – viola da gamba
Ryan William – recorders
Alexander Ritter – countertenor
Directed by Andrew Byrne
Performance History
Eleventh Hour Theatre, Melbourne (September 2023)
Tasmania tour: Hobart, Launceston, Burnie (November 2025)
Duration
70 minutes (no interval)
Technical Requirements
• Acoustic performance preferred
• Standard concert lighting
• Chairs and music stands for seven performers
• Quiet, stable stage environment suitable for soft dynamics
concert video
The Patterns of Plants Project:
Music by Mamoru Fujieda
藤枝守
Mamoru Fujieda, "The Round of Olive"
Patterns of Plants
For programming costs or other project-related inquires, please contact info@astramusic.org.au