2023
Festivals
The Hedberg Talks
Talks and Ideas
Presented by the University of Tasmania and the Theatre Royal as part of Ten Days on the Island

Heroines of Composition

The Hedberg Talks
Sat 11 Mar 2023 11:00 am
Ian Potter Recital Hall

 

Featuring a panel of leading female musicians and composers, this conversation explores the intersectional challenges that women face in the music industry, and those pushing the boundaries to build more inclusive communities.

In celebration of Heroines and International Women's Day 2023, Van Diemen's Band Artistic Director Julia Fredersdorff is joined by virtuosic percussionist and director of the Offspring ensemble Claire Edwardes, OAM, and UTAS Conservatorium of Music Lecturer and Composer Associate Professor Maria Grenfell to discuss the importance of amplifying women’s voices, the necessity of representation, and the value of mentorship. 


Speakers:

Julia Fredersdorff 

Claire Edwardes, OAM

Maria Grenfell

Associated performance
Heroines
Van Diemen's Band
Sun 12 Mar 2023, 5:00 pm
Ian Potter Recital Hall at The Hedberg
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Image credits:  Alber Comper Photography, Jordan Adams and Anthony McKee 

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Images of three female composers - Julia Fredersdorff, Claire Edwardes and Maria Grenfell are in each quarter of the image. The final image is one of The Hedberg building with brightly coloured animals transposed over the top of it.
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Theatre Royal, The University of Tasmania and Ten Days on the Islands logos in black sit on a white background.
Tickets

Registration is required for The Hedberg Talks program

Tickets are limited so register early!

Duration

50mins

Patron Advice

The Hedberg Talks will be recorded.

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