In their first festival performance, the newly formed Fernleigh Wind Ensemble bring Johan de Meij’s new symphony to Newcastle.

The first half of the program begins with Windy City Overture (Johan de Meij) and Sinfonia Nobilissima (Robert Jager)

The major work of the program features composer Johan de Meij after 30 years revisiting Middle-Earth, the enchanting mythological world of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his Symphony No. 5 Return to Middle Earth. Although there are some thematic reminiscences of his monumental first symphony The Lord of the Rings from 1988, De Meij puts a completely different musical vibe into this new symphony. There is an important role for a solo soprano and a mixed choir: they sing in Ilkorin, one of the Elvish languages of Middle-Earth. The ensemble welcomes Sara Carvalho as soloist in this great new work. The performance is directed and introduced by Dr Ian Cook.

 

 

In their first festival performance, the newly formed Fernleigh Wind Ensemble bring Johan de Meij&rsquo;s new symphony to Newcastle.
The first half of the program begins with&nbsp;Windy City Overture (Johan de Meij) and Sinfonia Nobilissima (Robert Jager)
The major work of the program features composer Johan de Meij after 30 years revisiting Middle-Earth, the enchanting mythological world of J.R.R. Tolkien, with his Symphony No. 5 Return to Middle Earth. Although there are some thematic reminiscences of his monumental first symphony&nbsp;The Lord of the Rings from 1988, De Meij puts a completely different musical vibe into this new symphony. There is an important role for a solo soprano and a mixed choir: they sing in Ilkorin, one of the Elvish languages of Middle-Earth. The ensemble welcomes Sara Carvalho as soloist in this great new work. The performance is directed and introduced by Dr Ian Cook.
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Hunter Rostrum is a platform for local performance of fine music. Venues include the University of Newcastle's Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre.

Hunter Rostrum is a platform for local performance of fine music. Venues include the University of Newcastle's Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral and Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre.

Hunter Rostrum

A program featuring local performances of fine music recorded in venues around the Hunter, presented by Graham Wilson.

A program featuring local performances of fine music recorded in venues around the Hunter, presented by Graham Wilson.