Essentially Australian

A program of original compositions for carillon, as well as transcriptions and arrangements with an Australian connection.

A carillon is a set of twenty-three or more stationary bells arranged chromatically and played mechanically, with no electrical or other assistance.

'Essentially Australian' features the stunning sound of Australia's National Carillon, one of the world's largest and most beautiful. Situated amongst the beauty and tranquility of Aspen Island in the picturesque Lake Burley Griffin, its award-winning design and height of fifty metres allow music to drift over a 300 metre radius.

Contains original compositions, arrangements of traditional and popular songs and transcriptions from the piano repertoire, all with an Australian connection.

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Artist

Joan Chia

Joan Chia is the carillonist at the National Carillon in Canberra.


Press quotes

“stunning sound ... unique and very Australian.”

— Capricorn Coast Mirror

“the ambience of the Canberra instrument has been effectively captured, and with an entertaining program and accomplished playing this disc provides a musical souvenir which will be welcolmed by locals and visitors alike.”

— Bill Hoffmann, Canberra Times

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. A Little Fantasy and Fugue for Carillon Hamilton Harty
  2. Australian Medley I Waltzing Matilda, Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport, Where the Dog Sits on the Tuckerbox, Botany Bay, The Road to Gundagai
  3. Lake Music for Carillon Terry Vaughan

    4. Five Little Piano Pieces Ross Edwards

  4. Allegretto
  5. Andante con moto
  6. Early One Morning
  7. Devil Among the Tailors
  8. Fantasy on the Bells of St Clements
  9. The Shearer's Dream
  10. Suite on Moreton Bay John Barrett
  11. Scottish Medley My Love She's But a Lassie Yet, My Love is Like a Red Red Rose, The Piper of Dundee, Horo, My Nut Brown Maiden/ Health and Joy be with You, Bonnie Dundee
  12. Winter Afternoon for Carillon John Gordon
  13. Summer Song for Carillon Terry Vaughan
  14. Irish Medley St. Patrick's Day, Cockles and Mussels, Killarney, The Minstrel Boy, The Last Rose of Summer
  15. The Old Palmer Song
  16. Australian Medley II Click Go the Shears, I Still Call Australia Home, Advance Australia Fair

Performers

Composers

John Barrett

Ross Edwards

One of Australia's most distinguished composers, Ross Edwards lives and works in Sydney. For more than two decades his commitment to the ideal of music as a positive and regenerative force within the community has led him to explore beyond the confines of Western Art Music.


Availability

Essentially Australian can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre who both offer secure online ordering.

This title is also available in (or can be ordered through) many fine music retailers across Australia, including Thomas’, Discurio and Readings.

Product details

List price
$26.00 AUD
Categories
Australian, Classical, Organ
Catalogue number
MD 3182
Alternate catalogue number
MD3182
Barcode
EAN 9314574318227