Jan Black on creating the Cooktown Cantata
The vocal chamber work is based on the friendship of botanist Vera Scarth-Johnson and Guugu Yimithirr man Tulo Gordon, and involves Tulo Gordon's nephew Derek Rosendale.
The vocal chamber work is based on the friendship of botanist Vera Scarth-Johnson and Guugu Yimithirr man Tulo Gordon, and involves Tulo Gordon's nephew Derek Rosendale.
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
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Christopher Latham explains the motivation behind the 200-strong Vietnam Requiem, a project he hopes will enable the healing of those who were harmed during the war.
Debut recording is the cap on this soprano's astonishing few years.
More revelations, both laughing and lurid, from Vaughan Williams.
Jacob Mühlrad's postmodern musical tower of Babel gives food for thought.
A perfect birthday present: Cecilia McDowall's colourful music in superb performances.
Think you know Pergolesi's Stabat Mater? Think again.
The High Renaissance choral specialists were in superb voice to celebrate one of their heroes.
With wonderful performers familiar with and committed to a sometimes demanding score, this was another triumph for Katy Abbott and the Canberra International Music Festival.
The composer tells us about her new work for Sydney Chamber Choir, which celebrates the life and legacy of Swedish botanist Daniel Solander.
A unique collaboration between Yolŋu songman Daniel Wilfred, Korean-born vocalist Sunny Kim, and trumpeter and composer Peter Knight shows the world is a richer place when we sing together.