The Spirited Life
Presented by Six Degrees Ensemble and Melbourne Recital Centre
Thursday 4th March 2021
6pm
Melbourne Recital Centre – Southbank
A concert highlighting the ancient sonic backstory of belief in all its forms. Composers Olivier Messiaen, John Cage and Anne Norman have all been fascinated by the power of music to express spirituality. Take a journey through deep and inspired works, by these artists and more, exploring how music through the ages has sought to convey worship and divine belief in all its forms.
Aus den visionen der Hildegard – Sophia Gubaidulina – Soprano
Wherever they go – Anne Norman – Shakuhaci & voice
Sonnekus 2 – John Cage – Voice
Louange à l’Éternité de Jésus – Olivier Messiaen – Cello & piano
Hymn 1 – Alfred Schnittke – Cello & timpani & guitar
The memory of the glance of God – Eve Duncan – Trombone & percussion
O divina virgo flore – Gavin Bryars – All instruments
