Love Unheard: Celebrating Queer Composers Through Music
A concert inspired by the remarkable journey of two Melbourne queer men who have traveled the world together. This concert tells the story of their extraordinary bond — a love that transcends borders, time, and words.
Below are videos showcasing each artist involved in the concert. Each video provides the artist’s own perspective on certain topics and themes.
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Mark Chambers • Christopher Healey • Adam McMillan • Niels Bijl • Eliza Shephard • William Clark • Cristiano Terra
Mark Chambers
Concert Organizer
Mark is the producer and founder of the brand, Love Unheard.
A wannabe musician, Mark wants to create spaces for Queer artists to perform, when and where they want to. With him in this interview is his partner, Francis Ponce.
Christopher Healey
Composer
Christopher is the composer for the concert. Known for his eclectic and evocative style, his compositions range from transfixingly tender to disturbingly macabre.
Christopher strives to engage modern audiences by blending lyrical melodies, extended harmonies, contemporary textures, and innovative forms.
Adam McMillan
Pianist
Adam is the pianist for the concert. Based in Melbourne, he has been performing regularly as a recitalist, chamber musician, and concerto soloist.
Adam also performs as one half of Duo Piaggio alongside award-winning violinist Kyla Matsuura-Miller.
Niels Bijl
Saxophonist
Niels is the saxophonist for the concert. Since January 2020, Niels has embraced a new and exciting life as a performing artist, chamber musician, collaborator, project organizer, and lecturer in Victoria, Australia.
For Niels, it’s all about the music, in all forms. The versatility of his instrument, the saxophone, and an unending amount of positive energy enables him to bring music to life.
Eliza Shephard
Flautist
Eliza is the flautist for the concert. Winner of the ABC Young Performers Award, Eliza is a vibrant performer based in Melbourne and is quickly paving her way as an educator, improviser, and collaborator.
A fervent contemporary musician, Eliza has established a course on experimental flute techniques, ‘The Extended Flute’, and is a specialist on the Glissando Headjoint.
William Clark
Violist
William is the violist for the concert. While he is currently in the viola section of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, he was a freelance artist beforehand and performed in guest principal and tutti roles in orchestras such as the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
When not playing the viola, William can be found either running marathons, or forcing his colleagues to look at photos of his dogs.
Cristiano Terra
Harpist
Cris is the harpist for the concert. Before migrating to New Zealand, he founded the harp ensemble Citharis, performed all over the world, and established two harp courses at music schools in Santa Catarina.
In his spare time, Cris likes to cook, study, dress well, and entertain friends at home.