Rare writers inspire Halcyon’s ‘Life on Paper’

  “Write in this book – Things that I see Things that I hear and know”                      Sei Shonagon, circa 1000  How do three composers respond to three writers from very different worlds?  Take a rich and stimulating musical journey with Halcyon inspired by  poets and writers who help us understand our lives from every wondrous…

First Stones provide a foundation for emerging composers

First Stones provide a foundation for emerging composers

Alison Morgan is a freelance soprano based in Sydney who along with mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong co-directs acclaimed ensemble Halcyon, Australia’s leading exponent of new chamber music for voice. ‘First Stones’ is Halcyon’s inaugural chamber song project for emerging composers.  This is her account of  the early stages of this project.  The First Stones 2011 Emerging Composers…