Music by Tom Johnson with responses by Australian composers Warren Burt, David Chesworth, Wally Gunn, Catherine Schieve, and others

For keyboards and percussion

Overview
This project centres on Rational Melodies by American experimental‑minimalist composer Tom Johnson, arranged by Andrew Byrne for a mix of ancient and modern keyboards, plucked instruments and percussion. The work is paired with new and existing responses by leading Australian composers, extending Johnson’s rational and process‑driven ideas into diverse contemporary contexts.

Performers
Joy Lee – keyboards
Peter Dumsday – keyboards
Alexander Meagher – percussion/keyboards

Directed by Andrew Byrne

Performance History
Church of All Nations, Melbourne (August 2022)

Duration

80 minutes (no interval)

Instrumentation

Piano, organ, harpsichord, celeste, organetto, toy piano, kalimba, regal, guzheng
(Astra can provide all instruments)

Technical Requirements

• One acoustic piano
• Power for keyboards (organ, regal)
• Chairs, music stands, and adequate space for multiple keyboard setups
• Standard concert lighting