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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.

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

Artists

Photograph of Victoria State Opera Orchestra

Victoria State Opera Orchestra

Photograph of Barry Conyngham

Barry Conyngham

Born in Sydney Australia, Barry Conyngham has received numerous awards, prizes and grants for composition, including Churchill (1970), Harkness (1972-74), Australia Council (1974-5), and Senior Fulbright (1982) Fellowships. He has an ARIA, two Sounds Australian Critics Awards and two Maggs Awards.

Audio preview

Track Listing

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

Performers

Composer

Photograph of Murray Copland

Murray Copland

Where to listen

Fly - An Australian Opera is available for download from the iTunes Music Store.
It's available for streaming through Apple Music.

Fly - An Australian Opera is available as a 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

Catalogue number
MD 3076
List price
$25.00 AUD
Total playing time
75 minutes 59 seconds
Producer
Paul Petran
Recording Engineer
Lou Szabolics
Peter Thorp
Mastering Engineer
Martin Wright
Thanks to
Australia Council
Release date
Copyright
© 1984 Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Phonogram
℗ 1987 Move Records
Categories
Australian, Classical, Vocal
Barcode
EAN 9314574307627