The Song Company:
Fire Songs & Madrigals

21 September 2024

In the Utzon Room

Classical Music

This passionate a cappella program that will evoke intense emotions and ignite your senses.

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Vocal passion from Australia's finest vocal ensemble

Acclaimed Artistic Director of the Adelaide Chamber Singers, Christie Anderson takes the mantle of both Guest Director and ensemble member of The Song Company in this beautifully curated program of unaccompanied songs and madrigals that will set your heart ablaze.

Presented by The Song Company

Artists

Christie Anderson Guest Director & Mezzo-Soprano
Susannah Lawergren Soprano
Amy Moore Soprano
Timothy Reynolds Tenor
Hayden Barrington Baritone
James Fox Bass

Program

Morten Lauridsen 6 Madrigali "Fire Songs"
Claudio Monteverdi Madrigali: Ecco mormorar l'onde" and "Vattene pur crudel"
Gavin Bryars Laude Cortonese (selections)
Anna Meredith Heal You
Sally Whitwell Lightness of being
Anne Cawrse Afterword
Carl Crossin Part Needle, Part Thread

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