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Dreams, Shadows and Turkish Folk Songs

Saturday 7 September, 2024

In the Utzon Room

Classical Music

Ayşe Göknur Shanal, Sandra Ismail, David Angell and The Bourbaki Ensemble come together to share the most magnificent and diverse repertoire, curated for this concert. Exquisite, pure and simply unforgettable.

When a concert leaves you feeling excited and energised for hours afterwards, you know it was an exceptionally good one

Len Power

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This music will leave you mesmerised, wanting more…

Experience the wonderful Turkish Folk Songs, weaving tales of love and longing through haunting melodies and rhythmic intricacies. Some will have you burst into laughter, some will move you to tears and others will lead your imagination, into another wondrous world.

Feel the emotional depth of Golijov's Tenebrae, where ancient chants merge with modern expression to evoke a spiritual journey transcending time. 

Enter the serene landscapes of Peter Sculthorpe's compositions, resonating with the essence of Australia's natural beauty, including the sublime Maranoa Lullaby

Be captivated by Wagner's Wesendonck Lieder, where lush orchestration and lyrical intensity create a passionate exploration of human emotion. Join us for a concert that celebrates diversity, beauty, and the power of music to stir the soul.

Presented by Ayse Goknur Shanal and The Bourbaki Ensemble

Artists

Ayşe Göknur Shanal
Soprano

Sandra Ismail
Clarinet 

David Angell
Conductor

& The Bourbaki Ensemble

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