Barton Premieres ‘Didge Fusion’ With The Australian Chamber Orchestra

Didgeridoo player, composer and multi-instrumentalist William Barton joined the Australian Chamber Orchestra when it returned to the the City Recital Hall recently for its series of ACO Transfigured, the first live concert hall performances in over six months.

Barton opened each performance on-stage, with his original composition, Didge Fusion, a remarkable a moving piece which will premiere in a special ACO HomeCasts recording online. Didge Fusion features Barton on vocals, guitar, and didgeridoo, joined by members of the ACO.

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