Diana Doherty performs Ross Edwards' Bird Spirit Dreaming
Ideal for Stages 5 & 6
Ross Edwards is one of our nation’s most prominent composers. His writing has drawn inspiration from Australia’s natural life and landscape to present a unique vision of place.
Ross Edwards’ Oboe Concerto was created especially for the Sydney Symphony and our Principal Oboe Diana Doherty in 2002, inspired by her virtuosity and richly expressive playing. It’s a dynamic work in three movements that tells stories of the natural world, cultures colliding, love and dance. Layering Western musical styles over bird calls and traditional Australian sounds, it provides a stunning, glowing representation of our land.
This resource relates to the Australian Music: Music of the Past 25 Years element of the NSW curriculum.
Program
ROSS EDWARDS Oboe Concerto, Bird Spirit Dreaming
This work was commissioned for Diana Doherty and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra by Andrew and Renata Kaldor. This performance was supported by Andrew and Renata Kaldor in celebration of Ross Edwards’ 80th birthday.
Artists
SIMONE YOUNG conductor
DIANA DOHERTY oboe