Pairings & Odd Couples
Exploring Dynamic Connections Between Diverse Musical Worlds
12-21 September
Sydney, Blackheath, Newcastle, Wollongong, Canberra
Pairings and Odd Couples is a bold exploration of musical contrasts, curated by Guest Director Huw Belling. This eclectic program brings together works from different countries and eras, placing composers in fascinating dialogue. Estonian chant meets Irish modernism, while the premiere of Belling’s Fuego Y Agua offers a fresh response to Flecha’s El Fuego.
The program also delves into the timeless versatility of J.S. Bach, highlighting his enduring influence. Spanning centuries, Pairings and Odd Couples ranges from early chant to contemporary compositions by living composers such as Finsterer and Pärt, creating a transcontinental conversation through time. These intriguing juxtapositions reveal the unexpected connections between seemingly disparate musical worlds, offering a compelling reflection on how music bridges cultures and eras.
TOUR DETAILS
Newcastle Conservatorium of Music
Friday 12 Sep, 6pm
Wollongong Art Gallery, Wollongong
Saturday 13 Sep, 3pm
Wesley Music Centre, Canberra
Sunday 14 Sep, 3pm
Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Saturday 20 Sep, 2pm
Saturday 20 Sep, 7pm
Blackheath Uniting Church
Sunday 21 Sep, 2:30pm
Guest Director: Huw Belling
Soprano: Susannah Lawergren
Soprano: Amy Moore
Mezzo-Soprano: Jessica O'Donoghue
Tenor: Timothy Reynolds
Baritone: Hayden Barrington
Bass-Baritone: Andrew O'Connor
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