world premiere

I am no longer the same person, composer, soprano as the one who entered into 2020 in good faith. Am I more? Am I less? Time will tell. For now I am content to emerge and see what path can be forged.

I have attempted to depict this ‘perceptual widening’ musically: throughout the piece, more and more of the night sky is gradually revealed in the sonic fabric.

“We so often hear grand or serious music pertaining to the universe… But what if the beginnings of the universe were simply fun?”

This is a journey piece. About travel. Maybe a long way or at night. Taken to an unfamiliar destination.

The composers have produced a piece for large ensemble which explores the concepts of evolving or unfolding – sounds and visual images are developed through controlled randomness.

“Music is an ‘essential service’ for our mind, heart and soul. As each note unfolds, the journey salves and challenges our thoughts and feelings. And when we reach the final cadence, we are completely transformed.”

“This piece uncovers the reverence for the natural beauty of the night sky and all it possesses.”

“In 2022, we continue to develop and shape the rich canon of Australian music. We present no fewer than 20 Australian works across our season, including composers Richard Meale, Margaret Sutherland, Deborah Cheetham and Malcolm Williamson – and a bold new composition for the mainstage by Leah Curtis.” – Jessica Cottis, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director

The mainstage is our epicentre, where a hundred voices move as one to delight, inspire, soothe and uplift. Join us with open hearts for the big human stories: revolution, loss, redemption and connection.

CLASSIC AFTERNOON THE ELEMENTS Saturday 19 June 2021, 2pm, Llewellyn Hall, ANU Kirsten Williams Director, Violin Grace WILLIAMS…