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Two accordionists and a violinst wearing cow horns, performing a red-curtained tent.
5 Sep

Sofia, Svetlana and Alana

  • Free
  • Theatre

Sofia, Svetlana and Alana perform a kaleidoscopic array of continental, circus, tango, post-punk and cabaret styles with cinematic flair.

Sofia Chapman was an award-winning pianist before running away with the accordion to play on a theatre barge in France. Sofia is a professional accordionist with the band Vardos, making many trips to Eastern Europe with violinist Alana Hunt for musical study and performance. Svetlana Bunic is an accordionist of Balkan descent, based in Nipaluna/Hobart.

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Sat 5 Sep
  • 6.30pm - 8.30pm 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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The Motley Bauhaus
118 Elgin St
Carlton 3053

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This is a free event

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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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