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Presented by Halcyon in partnership with the Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Inspired by a deep love for the Australian natural environment, the music of Ross Edwards radiates both joyous exuberance and meditative reflection. 'A Rhythm that Dances' celebrates these twin aspects of his writing. Showcasing works spanning almost 40 years, this retrospective program focuses on Edwards’s music in miniature and features solo performances by some of Australia’s leading contemporary musicians. The concert is also a rare opportunity to hear his two major song cycles, The Hermit of Green Light (1979) and Five Senses (2013), as well as Maninya I for voice and cello, which is an early example of his celebrated ‘dance-chant’ style and an inspiration for his violin concerto, Maninyas. Also on the program is his Piano Sonata (2011), commissioned by the Conservatorium for Bernadette Harvey, who recently gave the US premiere.

Performers: Jenny Duck-Chong mezzo soprano, Bernadette Harvey piano, Claire Edwardes percussion, Geoffrey Gartner cello

This is a free event but you must register to attend as numbers are strictly limited and tickets are selling fast.

Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (02) 9351 2222 or by email to info@halcyon.org.au

Featured Australian Works

	Five senses : five poems of Judith Wright, for mezzo-soprano and piano (2012) by Ross Edwards — performed by Bernadette Harvey and Jenny Duck-Chong
	Hermit of Green Light (countertenor with piano) (1979) by Ross Edwards — performed by Bernadette Harvey and Jenny Duck-Chong
	Maninya I : for voice and cello (1981) by Ross Edwards — performed by Jenny Duck-Chong and Geoffrey Gartner
	Mantras and night flowers (solo piano) (2001) [Selections] by Ross Edwards — performed by Bernadette Harvey
	Marimba dances : for solo marimba (1982) by Ross Edwards — performed by Claire Edwardes
	Piano sonata (solo piano) (2011) by Ross Edwards — performed by Bernadette Harvey
	Prelude & Laughing rock : for solo cello (2003) by Ross Edwards — performed by Geoffrey Gartner
	Water spirit song : for solo cello (2003) by Ross Edwards — performed by Geoffrey Gartner

Featured artists

• Performer Jenny Duck-Chong
• Performer Bernadette Harvey
• Performer Geoffrey Gartner
• Performer Claire Edwardes