Halcyon Presents The Poet’s Voice

Halcyon Presents The Poet’s Voice

Halcyon, the Sydney-based ensemble regarded as a leading exponent of new vocal music, presents The Poet’s Voice, an anthology of songs and cycles by contemporary Australian composers, inspired by Australian poets and writers, who explore their shared understanding of our world, our environment and our everyday life. The works span a period of almost 50 years and capture…

Halcyon Presents Of Earth And Stars

Halcyon Presents Of Earth And Stars

Opening its 2016 season with an intimate format, Halcyon presents Of Earth and Stars, a program of solos and duos for voice and cello. Featuring long-time collaborators mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong and cellist Geoffrey Gartner, Of Earth and Stars will feature an array of small gems, spanning four decades and three continents. On the programme: Martin…

CD Review: Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon

CD Review: Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon

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…