The Song Company presents: The Stars Turn
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Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of vocal ensemble, The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
Since its beginnings in 1984 The Song Company has captivated audiences with exquisite performances of vocal work ranging from the 10th century to contemporary compositions. Every project it undertakes is underwritten by its unwavering commitment to excellence and to the transcendent and transformative beauty of the human voice.
ARTISTS
Susannah Lawergren & Amy Moore, Sopranos
Jessica O'Donoghue, Mezzo-Soprano
Timothy Reynolds, Tenor
Hayden Barrington, Baritone
Andrew O'Connor, Bass-Baritone
PROGRAM
Peter Sculthorpe, arr. David Matthews – The Stars Turn (1970)
Martin Wesley-Smith – Who Stopped the Rain? (1990)
Stuart Greenbaum – A Cicada in the Blackbird's Beak, from Upon the Dark Water (1991)
Raffaele Marcellino – Memory, from Fish Tale (1995)
Elena Kats-Chernin – Mater (2000)
Nigel Butterly – Nightfall, from Paradise Unseen (2001)
Pelle Gudmundsen-Holmgreen – Bats' Ultrasound, from Four Madrigals from the Natural World (2001)
Andrew Ford – At Night on the Beach; Sleep; Hear the Bird of Day, from Australian Aphorisms (2012/13)
Katy Abbot – Flying (2015)
Alice Chance – Untitled (2019)
Ross Edwards – O Magnum Mysterium, from Vespers for Mother Earth (2020)
Sonya Holowell – Playground (2022)
Angus Davison – Lime Song (2024)
Event Information
- Date: Friday 14 June 2024 from 6:00pm - 10:00am
- Location: Newcastle Conservatorium of Music, Cnr Laman & Auckland Streets, Newcastle, 2300
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