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Elements of the Earth (2022) by William Barton, Melbourne String Ensemble at MRC (Premiere)

The Melbourne String Ensemble, Directed by Fintan Murphy Elements of the Earth by William Barton (World Premiere)* Orchestrated by William Barton and Jessica Wells Winter inspiration from Kalkadungu Country Commissioned in 2022 by Melbourne String Ensembles as part of The Seasons Project The Seasons: MSE celebrates 35 years. Melbourne Recital Centre, 30 April 2022. Supported by City of Melbourne Arts Grants Composers Notes "As the cool air is embraced by the first signs of the winter season, the sky descends upon the earth met by the upward draft. The sun descends through partially-birthed clouds, and as the fragments become crystallised, the transparent horizon cradles the morning gift of life. The violins dance with the sunlight of dawn upon the delicate transparent vessel/skin of a water drop. Here the thoughts and memories of the winter sky ceremoniously gather as mystical mist spirits, at times calming the sometimes other-worldly wind flow, to become dust spirits dancing on the earth. A memory. As the wintery sky eclipses the thoughts of the night, the stillness of the air ascends into a prism of light to the universe – a reflection of the canvas of earth from an eagle’s eye view. The deep red blue hues resonate a sound, a feeling, etched in time. The big sky country expands into an ocean of blue. The bird song calls out to the translucent moon. Dancing on silver-lined ghost gums by the rivers. Forever connected to the rivers of our mother country. The shimmer of the strings sing with the ancient earth. Winter: a time of reflection, strength, resilience, hope and survival. A necessary journey – a season of renewal. A time where life may stand still like the ghost gums by the river; like the etchings of our living Dreamtime on the canvas of our past on the cave walls. So much ancient wisdom our winter gives. A beautiful season to reawaken the spirit. One of many seasons to appreciate in our cycle of life." William Barton, March 2022 The Seasons Project Conceived in 2021 with the aim of broadening our understanding and representation of indigenous seasons, The Seasons Project commissions new works inspired by the diverse seasons of Country in Australia. These works are curated within performance and education programs, inviting audiences to explore the narratives and cultural significance of the seasons. By delving into the perceptions and stories surrounding each season, the project offers an opportunity to deepen connections to culture and the environment. The Seasons Project premiered in 2022 with a collection of season-inspired works for string orchestra, composed by First Nations artists. These compositions were paired in performance with Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary perspectives. The works were commissioned and performed by The Melbourne String Ensemble. Original Concept Caitlin Williams. Developed and realised by Caitlin Williams, Creative Producer and Fintan Murphy, MSE Artistic Director & Conductor. https://mse.org.au/programs/seasons-p... CONCERT PROGRAM Boonwurrung Welcome Song by James Henry. Lyrics by Jarra Steele, Translation by Aunty Faye Muir. String Arrangement by Taran Carter* Vocalist James Henry Commissioned by the Boon Wurrung Foundation and the Footscray Community Arts Centre for the Due West Festival 2019 Arrangement for String Orchestra commissioned by The Seasons Project in 2022 Warrin by James Henry (World Premiere)* Inspired by Warrin (Wombat Season) Wurrundjeri Country. Cultural consultation Michelle Mills Guwara by Christopher Sainsbury. (World Premiere)* Inspired by High Wind (early spring), Dharag Country Elements of the Earth by William Barton (World Premiere)* Orchestrated by William Barton and Jessica Wells Inspired by Kalkadungu Country Spring from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi Soloist Jennen Ngiau Keng Winter from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi Soloist Rochelle Ughetti *The Seasons Project commissioned works