George Crumb’s modern masterpiece comes to life as part of the 2026 Monash University Performing Arts Centres’ Sound Gallery Series.
In this critically acclaimed reimagining of George Crumb’s groundbreaking Makrokosmos, Book 1, piano maverick and virtuoso Sonya Lifschitz is joined by performance artist Christine Johnston (The Kransky Sisters) as Madame Lark to unleash their duelling scores. Part cabaret, part recital, this audacious reinterpretation places Crumb’s zodiac-inspired fantasy pieces amidst the sounds of the Antipodes. As Sonya conjures mythical, primordial sounds from inside the piano, Madame Lark performs with her musical saw and overhead projector. Together, they bring George Crumb’s masterwork to life in an intriguingly whimsical and altogether unexpected way.
The worlds of classical music, performance art and comedy collide in this breathtaking performance, showcasing Sonya and Christine’s consummate musicianship, thrilling audacity and daring imagination.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience these incredible artists in the intimate and acoustically superb David Li Sound Gallery.
George Crumb Makrokosmos (Book 1)
