Following the sold-out premiere in the Blue Mountains, Lloyd Swanton’s new suite of 12 compositions featuring a stellar 12-piece ensemble is coming to Sydney.
Ambon draws from the secret, coded POW diary of Swanton’s uncle Stuart, who served a part of the ill-fated Gull Force sent to defend Ambon, Indonesia in World War II. Telling a deeply personal and collective story, Ambon brings together hymns, work song, gospel, military marches, island music and jazz, to create something of beauty out of great horror.
With Lloyd Swanton on bass and an entire ensemble behind him, the music ofAmbon offers its audienceinsight into a little-known tragedy in Australia’s recent past.
The performance will be held atThe Sound Lounge onThursday August 27 or Saturday August 29. Book your tickets now.
