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www.federationbells.com.au is a ground-breaking website that lets you compose music for Melbourne's Federation Bells. Using an intuitive drag 'n' drop timeline, create a virtual multi-track masterpiece using the 39 distinctive bells.
Special events co-presented with
Swing The Bells
Sunday 26 April 2009, 11am - 4pm
Whether swing is your thing or be-bop's your bag, don't miss this rare opportunity to play the Federation Bells using a piano keyboard in the open air of Birrarung Marr. Everybody welcome! FREE! (Weather permitting)
Ethan Iverson (USA) Federation Bells Commission
Don't miss this opportunity to hear internationally renowned American pianist Ethan Iverson's new work commissioned especially for the Federation Bells. Entitled Athens this 4-minute work is full of meditative melodies, spritely dances and entrancing resonance.
Played on the hour, every hour of the festival. (8am to 8pm, 26 April to 2 May) FREE! (Played regardless of weather)
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