The Hush Foundation launch new single by composer Mirla on Tuesday 26 March at 10:30am to celebrate Piano Day 2024 at Monash Health.

Nightflowers is the first single from a compilation of new works by Australia’s leading neo-classical pianists that has been commissioned by The Hush Foundation and curated by Nat Bartsch in support of women experiencing mental health issues.

Dr. Catherine Crock, Founder of the Hush Foundation said: “Last year, the composers visited a women's mental health clinic to listen, reflect, and connect with the experiences of patients. We’re grateful for the stories they shared with us and hope this album will raise awareness about the importance of women's mental health research, treatment and education.

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This experience inspired Mirla to compose Nightflowers: "The women talked about the thoughts that come at night time - at those weird hours around 2-3am. I wanted to capture that liminal space during the night when all is quiet, and your thoughts can be distorted and dreamlike - it can be a dark place but it can also be a time when we can access that deep well of creativity and emotion and process without disruption."

Emily ‘Mirla’ Harrison is a composer who also balances her love of music with a nursing career in Emergency Departments, Oncology and remote Aboriginal Health Centres - she truly understands the potential of music to transform health environments and improve patient outcomes.

The album, Seeking Solace, features new compositions that aim to reduce stress, anxiety and promote healing.

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