Melbourne Theatre Company acknowledges the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, create and gather. We pay our respects to all First Nations people, their Elders past and present, and their enduring connections to Country, knowledge and stories. As a Company we remain committed to the invitation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and its call for voice, truth and treaty.

Percussion instruments. Photo: Emily Doyle

Sound Design and Music

My Brilliant Career

Intro to musical instruments

with Musical Director Victoria Falconer

Listen to a selection of the musical instruments used in My Brilliant Career and learn about how their unique sounds help tell the story.

By Emily Doyle

Musical Director Victoria Falconer introduces some of the many musical instruments used in My Brilliant Career. Hear how wood blocks evoke a horse buggy and how the violin adds melody alongside the vocal lines of songs.