Event
Cooktown Cantata
- Date: Thursday, 17 June 2021 to Saturday, 19 June 2021, 6:00 pm
- Venue: Nature's Powerhouse — 1 Walker St, Cooktown, QLD
Event Details
60-minute musical drama centering on the life of Cooktown resident, botanical artist and activist Vera Scarth-Johnson. Commissioned for the Cooktown Discovery Festival commemorating the landing of Captain Cook and crew with the Endeavour in FNQ. Libretto/creative direction - Jan Black, composition - Louise Denson and Derek Rosendale. Supported by Cooktown Shire Council, Gambling Community Benefits Fund, RADF and private donations.
Performers: Margaret Schindler (soprano), Jeffrey Black (baritone), Derek Rosendale (singer/songwriter), Louise Denson (piano), Danielle Bentley (cello), Flora Wong (violin), Andrew Saragossi (winds), Diana Tolmie (winds), Sam Pankhurst (bass)
Further information for this event is available online at the event's website or by phone on (07) 4069 5763
Featured artists
- Music of Louise Denson
- Music of Derek Rosendale
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