ARIA-nominated virtuosic violinist, composer and vocalist Véronique Serret announces February concerts in NSW, QLD and WA: feat. William Barton as special guest
She plays a six-string electric violin like a boss, has a haunting voice for the ages, is an orchestral concertmaster with the swagger of a Mauritian gypsy, and in May last year she released her first solo album called Migrating Bird - which was immediately ARIA-nominated. Now, virtuosic violinist, composer and vocalist Véronique Serret, an artist who defies classical stereotypes and forges unique musical pathways, has announced three concerts in February. Imagery: https://tinyurl.com/Imagery-here
Her album Migrating Bird is completely unique and has been described as a musical conversation with nature that bridges the gap between contemporary and classical music. It's special.
It features field recordings from Véronique's time spent around Mt Coo-tha in Meanjin/Brisbane, where she walked every day listening and learning from mother nature. Layers of violin are immersed in reverb, looped and delayed along with her distinct and minimal vocals. The violin is recontextualised by using the wood and hair of the bow as percussion, and Kim Moyes' (The Presets) ethereal electronic production enhances the contemporary sound. Acclaimed Indigenous Didgeridoo player William Barton is featured on the album singing and playing electric guitar, as well as traditional language and her reflections on her homeland of Mauritius.
The three concerts just announced will see Véronique perform the full album with a band, and as a special guest, William Barton on didgeridoo and vocals.
