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SUMMARY:The Bowerbird Collective:  Where Song Began
DESCRIPTION:A cinematic concert celebrating songbirds.\nDescribed as ‘spectacular‘ by Limelight Magazine in a 5-star review\, Where Song Began is an iconic celebration of songbirds. The mesmerising program of music spans 300 years\, from Bach and Schmelzer to Arvo Pärt and new commissions\, enhanced by a film of evocative visual projections and immersive soundscapes. \nPerformed more than 100 times throughout Australia and internationally to rave reviews\, this concert marks the long awaited Melbourne debut of The Bowerbird Collective\, and celebrates the 125th birthday of BirdLife Australia. \nWhere Song Began offers audiences an unforgettable and deeply moving evening filled with the beauty\, colour and sounds of the Australian landscape. Brought to life by virtuosic\, passionate performers with extraordinary multimedia staging\, this concert shines a light on our unique and precious birdlife and the evolution of song. \nThe Bowerbird Collective\nSimone Slattery violin\nAnthony Albrecht cello \nArvo Pärt Fratres for solo violin\, 1977 \nSarah Hopkins Reclaiming the Spirit\, 1993 \nVaughan Williams The Lark Ascending\, 1917 \nChris Williams bird\, songs\, seas\, 2017 \nRoss Edwards Ecstatic Dance No.2\, 1990 \nJohann Heinrich Schmelzer Cucu Sonata\, 1664 \nJ.S. Bach Prelude from Cello Suite No.1\, c.1720 \nDavid John Lang Anthochaera carunculata (Red Wattle Bird)\, 2017 \nNgarra Burra Ferra Traditional Indigenous hymn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 06 June 2026 – 7:30pm \n\n\nDuration: 1 hour 30 mins (no interval). Please note\, running times are approximate and subject to change. \nMRC\, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Prices: A Reserve $89; B Reserve $79; C Reserve $69; Under 30 $30
URL:https://classicmelbourne.com.au/event/the-bowerbird-collective-where-song-began/
LOCATION:Elisabeth Murdoch Hall\, Melbourne Recital Centre\, 31 Sturt Street\, Southbank\, VIC\, 3006\, Australia
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