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CIMF: Magic Realism
O Spectabiles Viri is a significant work composed by Hildegard von Bingen that combines soaring melodies with rich harmonies, showing her ability to convey profound emotional depth through music. Here we depart from the original male choir version to hear a contemporary and magical reinterpretation of the work by soprano Jane Sheldon arranged by Erkki Veltheim.
Then Aboriginal elder Mark Atkins and Finnish -Australian artist Erkki Veltheim create an immersive auditory journey that blurs the lines between dream and reality, day and night in the musical collaboration Mungangga Garlagula -blending breath, voice, and sound to create a deeply visceral experience.
Program
Hildegard Von Bingen - O Spectabiles Viri arr. Veltheim for soprano, violin and electronics.
Mark Atkins and Erkki Veltheim – Mungangga Garlagula
Artists
Jane Sheldon -soprano
Mark Atkins -didgeridu
Erkki Veltheim -composer and performer
Additional Information
Co Creatives / Immersive Soundbed Performers: Genevieve Lacey (recorders), Stephen Magnusson (guitar), Anthony Pateras (piano and analogue synthesizers), Scott Tinkler(trumpet), Vanessa Tomlinson (percussion) and Erkki Veltheim (Violin)
Dramaturg: Ruth Little
Lighting Designer: Niklas Pajanti
Jane Sheldon photo credit - Nathan Smith Photography
Mark Atkins and Erkki Veltheim photo credit -Kristian Gehradte
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Canberra International Music Festival
Street One | Reserved | Duration 105 Minutes
More information
The Street Presents
CIMF: Magic Realism
Thursday 1 May, 8pm
Friday 2 May, 8pm
Tickets
Standard: $70
Conession: $65
CIMF Members: $65
35 and Under: $35
18 and Under: $18
Presented in association with Tura Music & Canberra International Music Festival
