Bach Project Recap: Australia and New Zealand

In November, Yo-Yo Ma’s Bach Project arrived in Australia and New Zealand, examining how we share our planet and find common ground in our communities.

Photography © Austin Mann

Australian debut performance! Bringing the Bach cello suites to the iconic Sydney Opera House.

Photography © Austin Mann

Exploring how culture and technology can help new migrants to Australia at a Connections Australia hackathon.

Photography © Austin Mann

Talking with composer, dancer, and violinist Eric Avery before a panel/performance on the arts and social agency at Barangaroo Reserve.

Photography © Bryony Jackson

Sharing the music of Bach with the audience at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall.

Photography © Bryony Jackson

A joyous encore with didgeridoo virtuoso William Barton.

Photography © Bryony Jackson

In conversation with students, cultural leaders, and scientists about how young people are using culture to imagine solutions to climate change at the University of Melbourne.

Photography © Bryony Jackson

Photography © Bryony Jackson

Celebrating the resilience, knowledge, and experience of Melbourne’s LGBTI+ elders at The Coming Back Out Ball.

Photography © Austin Mann

Bach from above at Christchurch Town Hall in New Zealand.

Photography © Austin Mann

Photography © Austin Mann

Connecting with mana whenua artists and artisans of the Ngāi Tahu iwi.

Photography © Austin Mann

Joining the Christchurch community before the concert for a traditional hāngi cooked by Tuahiwi hāngi masters.

Photography © Austin Mann

Honoring water as a community resource and the giver of life through song and weaving along the banks of the Ōtākaro Avon River.

Photography © Austin Mann

Reflecting on the role of water in our diverse cultural traditions with Christchurch rangatahi (youth).

Learn more about the Bach Project here.