ELISION + Ngulmiya

Experience spine-tingling ancient vocals paired with rare and fantastical sonic visions.

In this double bill performance featuring First Nations artist Ngulmiya and Australian ensemble ELISION, traditional sounds and boundary-pushing music come to life on stage.
ELISION

In a performance brimming with Australian and World premieres, ELISION’s expertise and commitment to commissioning and sharing new music is on full display. The only Australian ensemble capable of presenting works of this scale, ELISION unites Australian musicians scattered around the world and brings them home to create an unforgettable experience for audiences.

Described as a ‘brilliant Australian ensemble’ (New York Times) and renowned for expanding musical possibilities, ELISION presents the Australian premieres of Liza Lim’s Speak, Be Silent and Aaron Cassidy’s Self-Portrait, Three Times, Standing (15.3.1991- 20.3.1991) alongside the World premieres of Richard Barrett’s tomorrow and Mary Bellamy’s Radial Lines in a performance featuring an ensemble of more than 20 artists.
Ngulmiya

Described as the ‘owner of a voice capable of making you leave your body’, Ngulmiya’s internationally celebrated singing stems from a tradition that has developed over many thousands of years, on the remote coast of Arnhem Land.

In his debut Melbourne Recital Centre performance, Ngulmiya presents stories and songs from his National Indigenous Music Award-winning self-titled, debut album. Using emotive, and minimalist arrangements including strings, piano, and synth as the base, and with his son and Arnhem Land songman, Nayurryurr Nundhirribala, by his side, this captivating performance of stories of ancient Australia and Nusantara puts his language, Wubuy, on centre stage.

Friday 5 July 2024 7pm; MRC Elisabeth Murdoch Hall
Duration: 3 hours (incl. interval) Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Tickets: A reserve $55; B reserve $45