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The Sound of Rosny

The Australian Rosny Childrens Choir, with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra presents songs from other lands, Chinese songs, Australian songs, as well as cantatas from Vaughan Williams and Don Kay.

Artist

Australian Rosny Children's Choir

The Australian Rosny Children's Choir started in 1967 by music teacher Jennifer Filby, has toured extensively within Australia, performing in all the major concert venues, and appearing with the Sydney, Melbourne, South Australian and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras.


Track Listing

  1. Jamaica, Farewell (Traditional) 1:47
  2. Chiapanecus (Traditional) Arr: Jeffrey Marlow 2:09
  3. Summer Sunshine (Traditional) 2:12
  4. Sing a Rainbow Arthur Hamilton 2:21
  5. Wo Ai Pei Ching Tien an Men (Traditional) 1:39
  6. Hsiao Sung Shu (Traditional) 1:19
  7. Wo Sih Kung She Hsiao She Yuan (Traditional) 1:36
  8. Click Go The Shears (Traditional) Arr: Arthur S. Loam 1:34
  9. The Stock-Rider's Song William Garnet James 3:10
  10. Song of Youth William Garnet James 2:02
  11. Summer is a-coming in and The Cuckoo Ralph Vaughan Williams 3:44
  12. John Barleycorn Ralph Vaughan Williams 2:55
  13. Acre of Land Ralph Vaughan Williams 2:40
  14. God Bless The Master Ralph Vaughan Williams 3:53
  15. Tartary Don Kay 2:28
  16. Fiddler of Dooney Don Kay 1:31
  17. Very Old Are The Woods Don Kay 2:55
  18. Autoclycus's Song Don Kay :44
  19. Here Are The Skies Don Kay :33

Performers

Composers

William Garnet James

Composer William Garnet James was the first federal director of the ABC (1931-1957) and it was during his tenure that orchestras were formed in each state.

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Ralph Vaughan Williams was born on 12 October 1872 in Down Ampney, Gloucestershire, where his father, the Reverend Arthur Vaughan Williams (the surname Vaughan Williams is an unhyphenated double-barrelled name of Welsh origin), was vicar.

Don Kay

Don Kay has composed much music for professional individuals, ensembles, young performers, amateur groups, theatre, concert and public occasions. Over time his music has increasingly resulted from response to the Tasmanian landscape, ecology and history.


Where to buy

The Sound of Rosny is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Apple Music.

The Sound of Rosny is available as as CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer secure online ordering.

Move CDs can be ordered through music retailers across Australia including Readings.

Product details

List price
$20.00 AUD
Total playing time
41 minutes 12 seconds
Release date
1977
Copyright
© 1977 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Phonogram
℗ 1977 Move Records
Categories
Choral, Orchestral
Catalogue number
MD 3015
Alternate catalogue number
MD3015
Barcode
EAN 9314574301526