There is an Island
Australian history in a tuneful, dramatic cantata by Don Kay, depicting the short history of the demise of the full-blood Tasmanian Aboriginal race and the early convict days. Includes The Song of the Maypole.
The second work by George Dreyfus is set during the time of the gold rush and is designed to familiarise children with the instruments in the orchestra.
Artists
Australian Rosny Childrens Choir
The Australian Rosny Children's Choir, now in its 28th year, has toured extensively within Australia, performing in all the major concert venues, and appearing with the Sydney, Melbourne, South Australian and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestras.
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra
The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has an enviable reputation as one of the world's great small orchestras. It has a full-time playing strength of 47 musicians, which can be augmented for specific programming purposes.
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Track Listing
- The Island Don Kay
- Song of the Aborigines Don Kay
- The coming of great swans Don Kay
- West Country seaman Don Kay
- Free settlers Don Kay
- Convicts Don Kay
- Hobart Town / The black war Don Kay
- Lament of the Aborigines Don Kay
- The land we share Don Kay
- The Song of the Maypole George Dreyfus
- We're off to dig golden dust George Dreyfus
- Children and mothers song George Dreyfus
- From the mulga thicket George Dreyfus
- Maypole dance George Dreyfus
Performers
Composers
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.
George Dreyfus
One of Australia's best known composers, especially the theme from the TV series "Rush", George Dreyfus was recently awarded a the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany at the Victorian Parliament House, for services to music.
Where to buy
There is an Island can be purchased online through Buywell Just Classical or the Australian Music Centre which 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
- $25.00 AUD
- Producer
- Robert Smith
- Engineer
- Max Absolom
- Mastering
- Martin Wright
- Venue
- ABC Odeon Hobart
- Release date
- 1993
- Copyright
- © 1993 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Phonogram
- ℗ 1993 Move Records
- Categories
- Australian, Choral, Classical, Orchestral, Vocal
- Catalogue number
- MD 3116
- Barcode
- EAN 9314574311624
