Robert Zielinski takes listeners on a journey through time with Kiangardarup – The Torbay Suite

Kiangardarup, meaning ‘kangaroo place’, is a uniquely West Australian work by Robert Zielinski for violin, wooden flute, cello and bouzouki, inspired by the Torbay Inlet in WA’s Great Southern region.

Ahead of its release later this year, Robert Zielinski is set to perform the album live at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday, May 12.

Kiangardarup – The Torbay Suite comes from the country of the Minang people. An evocative piece that takes the listener on a journey, from the awakening dawn through the heat of the day, to dusk and a still night spent under the Karri forest and stars, this journey finishes by the coals and flames of a campfire.

The Suite was recorded outside by Zielinski over the course of a year on the violin he made in Torbay in the very places that inspired the piece.

Images of the inlet will accompany the live performance, which will be followed by a Q&A with the composer and musicians.

Robert Zielinski will perform Kiangardarup – The Torbay Suite at Perth Concert Hall on Sunday, May 12, 2024. For more info and to buy tickets, head to perthconcerthall.com.au