Australian Music Centre | Breaking sound barriers

Event Details

The 2013 season for the Song Company kicks off in grand style with a major nine city tour. The Prophet, authored by Lebanese poet, philosopher and artist Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) is one of the world’s most widely read books. ARIA award-winning oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros will premiere a new work inspired by The Prophet and perform with the Song Company on a nine city tour through March and April – including Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide, Newcastle and Wollongong.

Joseph Tawadros has risen to prominence in Australia by successfully developing the ancient traditions of Arabic music in a western environment. His engagement with the writings of Gibran has resulted in one solo disc for oud (The Prophet, 2009), as well as a number of works recorded for Concerto of The Greater Sea recently released to great acclaim. This new collaboration with the singers of the Song Company delves into the origins of musical expression, guided by the writings of Gibran. Other composers on the program are Hildegard von Bingen and Fyodor Krestyanin.

Performing in this concert are Clive Birch (bass), Mark Donnelly (baritone), Richard Black (tenor), Anna Fraser (soprano) and Susannah Lawergren (soprano). Artistic Director Roland Peelman is legendary in Australian musical circles. He has been directing the Song Company for 21 years building an international reputation for vocal flexibility and innovation. This year’s theme of ’air’ is part of a four year cycle exploring the elements of Earth, Water, Air and Fire.

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (02) 8272 9500 or by email to mail@songcompany.com.au

Featured Australian Works

Featured artists

• Performer The Song Company
• Performer Joseph Tawadros