Halcyon Presents The Poet’s Voice

Halcyon Presents The Poet’s Voice

Halcyon, the Sydney-based ensemble regarded as a leading exponent of new vocal music, presents The Poet’s Voice, an anthology of songs and cycles by contemporary Australian composers, inspired by Australian poets and writers, who explore their shared understanding of our world, our environment and our everyday life. The works span a period of almost 50 years and capture…

Kingfisher – Songs For Halcyon: A Gift For The Present, A Legacy For The Future

Kingfisher – Songs For Halcyon: A Gift For The Present, A Legacy For The Future

The recording, Kingfisher  – Songs for Halcyon is now available on the Tall Poppies label. Below is our review of a concert performance of some of the songs from the recording from April 2014 Celebrating a decade and a half of innovative music making and professional collaboration in 2014, Halcyon presented an evening of song Kingfisher …

CD Release: Kingfisher – Songs For Halcyon

CD Release: Kingfisher – Songs For Halcyon

This month, Halcyon’s new recording, Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon was released on the Tall Poppies label (TP 236). Formed in 1998, Halcyon has been at the vanguard of creating and performing Australian music.  Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon reflects the breadth of contemporary classical Australian writing. Featuring 21 new songs written especially for Halcyon and some thrilling virtuosic…