Ngarra Burra Ferra - Traditional Yorta Yorta hymn by Bowerbird Collective published on 2019-10-29T06:05:48Z Violin and Vocals | Simone Slattery Cello | Anthony Albrecht Nature Recordings | Andrew Skeoch, Sue Gould, Ann Jones Cover Artwork | David Lancashire Inspired by leading ornithologist Tim Low’s award-winning book, this CD explores the Australian origins of song, ‘the birds that can sing’. Such is their evolutionary significance, ‘one may ask whether human music would have reached the heights it has, had the first songbird not sung in an Australian rainforest.’ This disc encourages listeners to contemplate the origin of song and the importance of Australia's rich and colourful bird history. The program includes music spanning 300 years, from Johann Heinrich Schmelzer and J.S. Bach to Arvo Pärt and new Australian works. The live version of Where Song Began has been performed over 50 times around regional Australia, and includes a film of evocative visual projections and an immersive soundscape. www.wheresongbegan.com Genre Classical