Harry Ward and Paul Kildea: Arranging Mahler's Piano Quartet and the return to live music

Chamber of Musical Curiosities

In episode seven, Artistic Director Paul Kildea chats with violinist, composer, and Musica Viva FutureMaker Harry Ward. Their wide-ranging conversation begins with a discussion of Harry's exciting new arrangement of Mahler's Piano Quartet, which will be debuted by pianist Konstantin Shamray, the ANAM Orchestra, and concertmaster Sophie Rowell. Harry also reflects on his disrupted 2020, which was to see him study at Berlin's prestigious Karajan Academy. Though disappointed, the disruption means he's able to join Musica Viva on tour and perform his own arrangement. Looking forward to a time when he's able to take up his placement in Berlin, Harry tells Paul about the city's rich musical traditions and culture, which he hopes to bring back to Australia and apply to his own practice.