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Ensemble TELOS
Telos: lit. ‘end', 'purpose', or 'goal' (Aristotle) Ensemble TELOS’ music is inspired by intercultural and improvised contemporary Australian art music. An intimate musical space where improvisation and intricate compositional detail meet. Ensemble TELOS repertoire includes new creative Australian compositions that draw on the traditions of Western classical music, jazz, Indian and world music. |
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Guitar - Gidi Ifergan
Percussion - Steve Falk Soprano Saxophone - Fiona Burnett |
Benjamin Dix - Guitar
Nick Tsiavos - Double Bass Sam Evans - Tabla and Percussion |
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Ensemble TELOS
Ensemble TELOS was formed as part of a recording and performance of a composition commissioned by The Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies as part of its Official Launch as a Centre. The piece was composed by Gidi Ifergan, inspired by Andalucian and Classical Indian music, followed by improvisation, creating an alternatively contemplative atmosphere. The expressive musicians sought to form Ensemble TELOS out of sharing such a space, composing new music and performing each other's original pieces, employing a unique form of instrumentation.
Ensemble TELOS was formed as part of a recording and performance of a composition commissioned by The Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative Studies as part of its Official Launch as a Centre. The piece was composed by Gidi Ifergan, inspired by Andalucian and Classical Indian music, followed by improvisation, creating an alternatively contemplative atmosphere. The expressive musicians sought to form Ensemble TELOS out of sharing such a space, composing new music and performing each other's original pieces, employing a unique form of instrumentation.
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Upcoming Performances
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24 May 2022, 1pm
The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts Ensemble TELOS launch an original commissioned piece of music to create a space of collective contemplation. Kaivalya is a 12-minute composition that will be performed live ensemble TELOS, with free-flowing musical improvisation to follow. The event will include an introduction by the artist, Gidi Ifergan on the origins and process of the composition and recording, and how it relates to Indian philosophy and Tibetan Buddhist perspectives. Come and invigorate your senses and share in the joy of music to enhance your spirit mindset. |
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Gidi Ifergan PhD - Classical Guitarist, composer, and researcher at The Monash Centre for Consciousness and Contemplative studies. He has released two albums of classical guitar music with Cala Record (UK) that generated excellent reviews. These albums include music from Latin American composers, Bach, jazz pieces by Ralph Towner and commissioned works of contemporary composers from Israel and Australia. His music has been featured on ABC Classic FM, Byron Bay FM and on the inflight entertainment of several airlines.
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Fiona Burnett PhD - Soprano Saxophone. As a performer, Improviser and composer Fiona has led ensembles since the early 1990s. She has been an advocate for women in improvised music, founding the all-female jazz Quintet Morgana in 1992 and involved in funding and arts policy as a member of the Music Board of the Australian Council 2003-2006. Fiona has released nine CDs as a leader, four on the ABC label and directed a diverse range of projects including strings, jazz, contemporary classical ensembles and has an interest in Baroque woodwind technique.
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Nick Tsiavos - Double Bass Composer whose work operates at the intersections of a number of cultural boundaries: from the mystery and beauty of Byzantium and the Medieval West, to the instability and anarchy of the present, he explores the deconstructive moment as Ancient Chant collides with the energies of Modernism, contemporary Minimalism and experimental improvisation.
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Sam Evans PhD - Tabla and Percussion
A contemporary Australian musician and tabla player who works as performer, composer, educator in Melbourne. Following many years of training in India, he is a regular international performer of both traditional Indian music and contemporary world music. He composes music for film and documentaries and is the founding director of the Melbourne Tabla School. |
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Benjamin Dix - Guitar
Performing extensively in both studio and concert, Benjamin Dix is one of Melbourne’s prominent classical guitarists. Primarily performing with the Melbourne Guitar Quartet since 2009, Benjamin has contributed significantly to Australia’s musical landscape through his innovative musical arrangements for the acclaimed ensemble. Teaching across Melbourne for the past two decades at tertiary and pre-tertiary levels, Benjamin also divides his time as the musical director and conductor of the Classical Guitar Society of Victoria Guitar Orchestra. |
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Steve Falk - Percussion
Possessing an interest in music of all genres and origins, Australian percussionist and composer Steve Falk embraces the process of creating new work with artists of varied disciplines and traditions. He has performed his original music at the World Heritage Site Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto and collaborated with Andy Bevan (wind instruments),( Shonosuke Okura (master otsuzumi player of the Noh Theatre tradition) and Slava Grigoryan (guitar) to create Four Winds for the OZAsia Festival at the Adelaide Festival Centre. |
