The Powerhouse acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the ancestral homelands upon which our museums are situated. We respect their Elders, past, present and future and recognise their continuous connection to Country.
Revealing Resonance: Sounds from the musical instruments collection
Amongst the Powerhouse’s collection of over 500,000 objects lies a host of unusual and wonderful musical instruments. To accompany a special improvisational performance from renowned percussionist Midori Takada, this collection set provides context around the featured South East Asian instruments – some of which are over 120 years old.
"If you want to take care of the soul of an instrument, you can’t just use it as an ornamental object… you have to let sound out of it" – Midori Takada, 2022
