Fly - An Australian Opera

Composed by Barry Conyngham, Fly tells the story of inventor and explorer Lawrence Hargraves. Performed by the Victoria State Opera.

Inventor and explorer, Lawrence Hargraves, dreamt of being the first man to achieve powered flight. His extraordinary inner heroism, moral integrity and sometimes quirky but always fascinating personality are brought to life in Fly. Accessible and attractive music with beautifully scored orchestral and vocal lines. Includes notes and full libretto, specially annotated for the listener.

Artist

Barry Conyngham

Barry Conyngham's output as a composer is diverse and energetic. He has received a number of scholarships, fellowships and awards and has worked throughout the world. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor at Southern Cross University.


Press quotes

“... a musical triumph ... an assured and mature work that generates its own inner radiance.”

— Nadine Amadio,

“It is clearly a major Australian opera. If we ever we have a native repertory, 'Fly' will be part of it.”

— The Age

Audio preview

Track Listing

  1. The kite Barry Conyngham 4:36
  2. The parcel Barry Conyngham 4:04
  3. The marriage Barry Conyngham 4:08
  4. The picture Barry Conyngham :31
  5. The flight Barry Conyngham 2:15
  6. The waltz Barry Conyngham 4:21
  7. The goal Barry Conyngham 3:31
  8. The hat Barry Conyngham 4:07
  9. D'Albertis Barry Conyngham 4:48
  10. The blame Barry Conyngham 4:05
  11. Geoffrey Barry Conyngham 1:55
  12. The explorer Barry Conyngham 4:22
  13. The course Barry Conyngham 4:04
  14. The plunder Barry Conyngham 6:00
  15. The undertaking Barry Conyngham 4:43
  16. Darwin Barry Conyngham 2:51
  17. The sunset Barry Conyngham 4:50
  18. The clergyman Barry Conyngham 5:15
  19. The shears Barry Conyngham 5:33

Performers

Composer

Barry Conyngham

Barry Conyngham's output as a composer is diverse and energetic. He has received a number of scholarships, fellowships and awards and has worked throughout the world. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor at Southern Cross University.


Availability

Fly - An Australian Opera 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
Total playing time
75 minutes 59 seconds
Categories
Australian, Classical, Orchestral, Vocal
Catalogue number
MD 3076
Alternate catalogue number
MD3076
Barcode
EAN 9314574307627