Date: 27 November 2011
Venue: Boyd Education Centre, ‘Riversdale’, West Camberwarra
presented by the Bundanon Trust
The widely acclaimed and stunningly virtuosic Halcyon has been performing and commissioning new vocal music for more than a decade, forging connections with talented Australian and international composers in their search for the best of contemporary chamber music for voice. For artistic directors Alison Morgan and Jenny Duck-Chong, Sirens is an opportunity to relax and make beautiful music with their best friends, who are all exceptional solo artists in their own right. This alluring program features music by some amazing Australian talents including Dan Walker and Graham Hair, alongside some international treats. If you love close harmonies and the entrancing qualities of the harp, don't miss this special event at Bundanon.
PROGRAM
Dan Walker - King Ludwig’s Swans (2004/09)
Kerry Andrew - luna-cy (2001)
Ruth Lee Martin - Fairie Lover and Good Wish from Carmina Gaedelica (1999)
Nicola Lefanu - The Swallow from Rosetti Songs (2008)
Ross Edwards - The Harp and the Moon (2008) Stuart Greenbaum - Three Songs of Sleep (1998/2006)
Gavin Bryars - Laude 7: Ave regina gloriosa from Laude Cortonese (2002-2004)
Graham Hair - O Venezia (2004)
ARTISTS
Alison Morgan soprano Belinda Montgomery soprano Jenny Duck-Chong mezzo soprano Jo Burton mezzo soprano Genevieve Lang harp