The Australian Connection
Schedule
Tue Jul 19 2022 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
Melbourne Recital Centre | Melbourne, VI
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PRESENTED BYMelbourne Recital Centre and Songmakers Australia
ARTISTS
Merlyn Quaife, soprano
Andrea Katz, piano
PROGRAM
Selleck: The prospect and bower of bliss
Mills: Here where death and life are met
Severn: 2 Goethe Songs
Humble: Cabaret Songs
ABOUT THIS EVENT
As part of our 10th anniversary celebration, this performance in the Primrose Potter Salon celebrates fearless soprano Merlyn Quaife’s life, career and unwavering love and support of Australian Art Song.
Featuring four stunning cycles by Johanna Selleck, Richard Mills, Luke Severn and Keith Humble, the performance represents aspects of her vast influence and commitment spanning three generations of composers.
ABOUT SONGMAKERS AUSTRALIA
Unique in the musical landscape of Australia, Songmakers Australia brings together some of the country’s leading singers and instrumentalists in a diverse repertoire comprising some of the pinnacles of all chamber music.
Under the artistic patronage of Graham Johnson, founding director of the acclaimed London-based Songmakers Almanac, pianist Andrea Katz teams with soprano Merlyn Quaife AM, mezzo-soprano Christina Wilson, tenor Brenton Spiteri and bass-baritone Nicholas Dinopoulos in inspired programs that feature a dynamic interplay of song and chamber music.
www.songmakersaustralia.com
TICKET PRICES
Standard $37 / Consession $30
Bookings and enquiries: (03) 9699 3333.
www.melbournerecital.com.au/events/2022/songmakers-australia-the-australian-connection
Tickets and subscriptions now on sale via the Melbourne Recital Centre website.
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Where is it happening?
Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank,Melbourne,VIC,AustraliaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
