Enthusiasts of Paul Grabowsky's compositional style and energyalongside fans of The Australian Art Orchestra's big band sounds will devourthe buzzing new project that is The Monash Art Ensemble. These newcompositions by Grabowsky are compelling; some sparking with drama andintensity with others divinely sparse and introspective. The works are'Variations (d'un goût étranger), which are based on a theme of Marin Marais'and 'Tall Tales' created by Grabowsky for the great Australian filmmaker FredSchepisi, on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.