This concert reaches out to the rich musical cultures of our neighbouring regions — Timor Leste, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Bougainville — in a new work supported by the Major Festivals Initiative. Visions of Earth & Ocean brings together exceptional artists from across the region in collaboration with David Bridie, Richard Mills and the DSO.

Drawing on traditional music, contemporary practice and orchestral sound, the work celebrates the extraordinary cultural connections and musical diversity of our northern region, with contributions from artists including Peni Candra Rini, Pius Wasi, Etson Caminha, Michael
Dave and Ben Hakalitz.

The program also features a new DSO commission by Noongar, Yamatji and Wongi composer Aaron Wyatt, with original Larrakia-language text by Dr Aunty Bilawara Lee OAM and performed by award-winning Koa, Kuku Yalanji and Wakka Wakka soprano Nina Korbe. Peter Sculthorpe’s evocative Kakadu opens the program, setting the scene for a powerful celebration of Country, culture and the musical worlds that connect Australia with its closest northern neighbours.