Songmakers Australia celebrates soprano Merlyn Quaife Live from Melbourne Recital Centre

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, mezzosoprano Christina Wilson, tenor Brenton Spiteri and bass-baritone Nicholas Dinopoulos in inspired programs featuring a dynamic interplay of song and chamber music.

This performance in 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.

Artists
Merlyn Quaife AM, soprano
Andrea Katz, piano

Program
Johanna Selleck
The Prospect and Bower of Bliss

Richard Mills 15:37
Here where life and death are met

Luke Severn 30:44
Two Goethe Songs

Keith Humble 35:31
Cabaret Songs

Encore
Gordon Kerry 50:38
Night After Bushfire

Roger Heagney 53:12
Winter Prayer

This recording is supported by The Peggy and Leslie Cranbourne Foundation.

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