The Stars Turn
Celebrating the wealth of Australian music commissioned and performed by The Song Company over its illustrious 40-year history.
14-30 June
Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra
Drawing inspiration from the iconic masterpiece by Peter Sculthorpe, "The Stars Turn" captures the essence of The Song Company's vibrant history, showcasing our rich tapestry of collaborations with some of the brightest stars of Australian music. From the mesmerising Elena Kats-Chernin to the intricate textures of Nigel Butterly and Katy Abbott, this program is a snapshot of The Song Company's musical milestones.
"The Stars Turn" also casts its gaze toward the future, with the next generation of composers whose talents light up the musical sky. Experience the innovative soundscapes of Alice Chance, Sonya Holowell and Chris Williams, and the debut of a mesmerising new work by Angus Davison.
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of Australian musical creativity, past, present and future. Secure your tickets now and be part of this luminous constellation of sound.
PERFORMANCES DETAILS
THE SONG COMPANY
Susannah Lawergren & Amy Moore, Sopranos
Jessica O'Donoghue, Mezzo-Soprano
Timothy Reynolds, Tenor
Hayden Barrington, Baritone
Andrew O'Connor, Bass-Baritone
Peter Sculthorpe – The Stars Turn
Martin Wesley-Smith – Who Stopped the Rain?
Andrew Ford – Australian Aphorisms
Raffaele Marcellino – Fish Tale
Elena Kats-Chernin – Mater
Nigel Butterly – Paradise Unseen
Katy Abbott – Flying
Alice Chance – Fiat Lux
Sonya Holowell – Playground
Angus Davison – New Work
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As a special launch offer, we are presenting you with our location subscriptions. Save 20% when buying all three program performances as a bundle in your preferred location.
Should you prefer to mix and match your locations, please give our office staff a call on (02) 9156 2781.
We are celebrating big this year!
At the heart of this year lies our 40th Anniversary Gala performance at City Recital Hall on 23 June.
Book early and save 15% via the link below which will take you to the City Recital Hall website.
https://cityrecital.ink/SONGCO40This year is all about celebrating Australia's vocal music
The Song Company 2024 Season will take you through three exciting and very different programs – Superbloom, The Stars Turn and Fire Songs & Madrigals.
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