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Crossing Roper Bar
Presented by Tura New Music.
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| Dates | Times |
|---|---|
| Friday, 5 September | 8:00pm |
| Venue |
|---|
| Perth Concert Hall |
Event Info
Paul Grabowsky and the Australian Art Orchestra.
Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi Musicians from Ngukurr, Arnhem Land.
With Special Guest Ruby Hunter.
“An invitation to connect with our country's spiritual ancestry in a way we are rarely afforded.” The Age
Crossing Roper Bar is the ongoing collaboration between the Australian Art Orchestra and Wagilak Gujarra/Nyilapidgi Musicians from Ngukurr in Arnhem Land.
Crossing Roper Bar combines contemporary musical genres with traditional Indigenous Wagilak songs to produce a unique musical hybrid hailed by audiences and critics alike for its haunting melodies, cultural sensitivity and sheer musical virtuosity.
The Manikay songs of the Wagilak speaking Yugul Mangi represent one of the oldest and most affecting musical traditions on the planet. A visit, in 2005, by the remarkable Australian Art Orchestra to Ngukurr in Southeast Arnhem Land has resulted in one of the most ambitious project in Australian contemporary music.
The Songmen of Ngukurr have worked closely with AAO Musical Director Paul Grabowsky to create a contemporary rendering of these precious cultural artefacts.
An electrifying marriage of the very old with the very new, Crossing Roper Bar is a celebration of country, of ceremony, and of the power of music to build enduring bridges across cultures, time and space.
The Perth Concert is the culmination of a 3 week tour from Darwin through the Kimberley to Perth.
For further information please visit the Tura New Music website.
Seating Information
Reserved seating.
Event Schedule
Approximate finishing time: 9:15pm.
Prices
| Prices Available Online | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $40.00 |
| Concession Pensioners, Seniors Cardholders, Students | $30.00 |
| Children | $30.00 |
Additional Information
Groups Bookings Information
Special prices for Groups of 10+ people are available via the Group Bookings Department Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm on (08) 9321 6831.
Companion Card is accepted for this event.
Patrons requiring to book with a Companion Card should visit a BOCS Ticketing Outlet / Agency or contact BOCS Ticketing on (08) 94841133. Companion Card bookings cannot be processed via this website. For further information on the Companion Card.
