Event
Vocalise
- Date: Sunday, 21 October 2018, 2.30pm
- Venue: Sydney Opera House, Utzon Room — Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW
- Tickets: Adults: $99.00 | Children: $29.00 | Concession: $69.00 — Tickets can be purchased online or by phone on (02) 9250 7777
Event Details
The beauty of the voice and the piano Francis Poulenc’s wartime set of songs was composed shortly after he was demobilised as the result of the treaty between France and Adolf Hitler. Hôtel Banalités is one of Poulenc’s most popular works; and this concert presents five different, but very characteristic moods. Best known for his virtuosic piano skills, Rachmaninoff's vocal works are stunning representations of some of the finest melodic writing to be found.
This concert also includes the premiere of a new work from Australian composer, Ian Munro. “I have been writing songs to words by the great Australian poet Judith Wright for almost as long as I have been writing music, so much have her words meant to me, with their innate lyricism yet deep, often troubling concerns, for the land and its life, the people, justice and love. These songs, written for Omega, reflect a similar passion for Wright by their dedicatee and commissioner, Norma Hawkins.”
Performers: Artistic Director: David Rowden (clarinet) with Lee Abrahmsen (soprano) and Maria Raspopova (piano)
Featured non-Australian music: Francis Poulenc Selected Chansons, Banalités and Poemes and Sergei Rachmaninoff Selections from 14 Romances, Op.34
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on 1300 670 050 or by email to admin@omegaensemble.com.au
Featured Australian Works
| Letter to a friend : mezzo-soprano voice with piano (2009) by Ian Munro — World premiere — performed by Maria Raspopova and Lee Abrahmsen |
Featured artists
- Performer Lee Abrahmsen
- Performer Maria Raspopova
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