Event
William Barton and Friends – Light of Everlast : Melbourne Digital Concert Hall
- Date: Thursday, 24 September 2020, 7pm (AEST)
- Venue: Live streaming event (online only) — National, Australia
- Series: This event is part of the MDCH Sydney Spring Season series
- Tickets: General: $24 — Tickets can be purchased online
Event Details
Featuring violinist Véronique Serret and string quartet
In this special program, didjeridoo virtuoso William Barton explores songlines of the modern world, resonating the importance of cultural identity through language, art and the uniquely Australian landscape which inspires us all.
In his works for string quartet, Barton conveys the message of strength, unity and hope together with the words of his mother Aunty Delmae Barton.
Reigniting the lullaby that our elders once sang connecting with each other and our identity.
The passing of culture from generation to generation.
We are the future storytellers.
“He’s one of the great virtuosos. It’s a sound I had heard before, but never with that sort of technique. The possibilities are extraordinary. This is a great man. He radiates. You watch him and think, this is impressive.”
Sir Simon Rattle, Artistic Director Berliner Philharmoniker
“Barton has an incredible drive, an incredible ambition, but the nicest kind. He’s a model to all indigenous people, to all Australians.”
Peter Sculthorpe, Composer
Presenting Partner: National Art School
Program
William Barton – Light of Everlast
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website
Featured Australian Works
| Light of Everlast (didjeridu in chamber ensemble) by William Barton — performed by Veronique Serret and William Barton |
Featured artists
- Performer William Barton
- Performer Veronique Serret
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