Written by composer and jazz saxophonist Spike Mason, FLYING was inspired by a poem written by the Tasmanian poet Di Adams about someone waking up and realising that they can FLY! Originally from Sydney, now based in Tasmania, Spike composed this work while flying back and forth to work each week in Sydney. FLYING is…
Sirius Chamber Ensemble presents an all-Australian program of music inspired by the ancient elements of earth, air, fire and water, accompanied by stunning images by Slovakian-born photographer Henrich Varga. The selection of compositions and photographs reflect the impressions that these four elements, seen throughout the unique Australian landscape, have influenced Australian contemporary composers and their music…
Sirius Chamber Ensemble has a line-up of guest artists to perform an eclectic program intertwining music and spoken narrative. They include actor Nigel Turner-Carroll, who will be performing in the Music for Gracious Living by American composer David Lang; Sydney-based composer Dr Paul Smith, who will be reciting Nordic Sagas to accompany his composition The Death of Baldr written for…