Happily going beyond the traditional concert hall, Jo Anne Sukumaran brings an unconventional and refreshing approach to classical music making. Curious and adventurous, her playful approach to the bassoon belies a sharp technical ability that has built her reputation for bringing to life a diverse range of styles. In 2017, she chose to focus on solo and chamber music and recently released her debut music album “The Night Garden” in 2019. With an ear for unusual sounds and collaborators, she often dreams up eclectic and original programmes filled with colours, textures, flavours and senses to serve up a fusion of classical, contemporary and cross-cultural works, delighting audiences. With her personable and effervescent personality, she started her own interview series, a podcast -  Legends of Reed, in 2018,  to demystify and bring double reed instruments to a wider audience.

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