The national youth choir Gondwana Chorale, conducted by Paul Holley and Carl Crossin, has released its debut recording SOAR. Featuring 16 tracks, both sacred and secular, most works are by living Antipodean composers. This repertoire is the hallmark of the ensemble, established in 2008, which has drawn its singers from around the nation. Contrasting with the…
Resonance Concerts presents The Music of Australia featuring baritone Simon Lobelson and pianists Chris Cartner and David Paterson. Like Australian culture, music comes from a wide variety of inspirational sources. The Music of Australia captures the spirit of contemporary Australian society. It mixes themes of historical reflection, personal contemplation and a great deal of fun! In these…
Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon, is a recording of 21 songs by living Australasian composers, performed by the new music ensemble Halcyon. Released on the Tall Poppies label (TP 236) last month, the project was the brainchild of Halcyon’s founders and core performers, soprano Alison Morgan and mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong, to commemorate Halcyon’s 15th anniversary and…