Ikebana Performance 2026

Ikebana Performance with Jessica Aszodi

29 August 2026

Melbourne Recital Centre

Shoso Shimbo presents a captivating Ikebana performance, joined by the internationally acclaimed musician Jessica Aszodi for an unforgettable collaboration.

Jessica Aszodi is a mezzo and multidisciplinary artist whose work cross between opera,music theatre and experimental compositions. 

She has been a soloist with the LondonSinfonietta, Ensemble Moderne, Hamburg Staatsoper, Wiener Volksoper, NederlandsReisoper, the Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide Festivals, Pinchgut, Aldeburgh Festival, SanDiego Symphony, Tectonics, Tanglewood, Beethoven Festwoche, Vivid Sydney, Natinal Theatre Tokyo, Aspen Festival, in radio recitals for BBC and ABC, and with the Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide Symphony Orchestras. 

Jess also holds a Doctorate from the Queensland Conservatorium. She has written articles for several books and journals and teaches the practical as well as theoretical applications of her research on vocal embodiment.

 “Highlights that deserve mention include the virtuosic whimsy demonstrated by Jessica Aszodi” (New York Times) 

“Jessica Aszodi was superb as Bella, given the most lyrical music and having the widest range of emotions to express, moving believably between teasing sex kitten and committed revolutionary... [Fujikura’s Armageddon] may well prove to be the opera of 2020” (Opera Magazine) 

”...it’s near impossible to take your eyes off Aszodi, who dives headfirst into the character and sings with rich intensity across all of her range.” (Timeout) 

“…splendidly passionate. She is one of the finest actress-singers in the country.” (The Age)