Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Combining the cultural traditions of Arnhem Land with improvising soloists and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, ‘Wata’ is a powerful piece ‘like nothing you’ve ever experienced before’. So says conductor Benjamin Northey, who led the world premiere with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2021 and conducts the Sydney premiere this month.
In this video Northey shares his experiences with this impactful work, and explains what Sydney audiences can expect from this concert – including Paul Grabowsky on piano and the vocals of Wilfred Brothers, who also perform on yidaki (similar to a didgeridoo) and bilma (clapping sticks).
Get your tickets now: sydsymph.com/3XUICBu
This week we’re recognising National NAIDOC Week and contemplating the theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak Loud and Proud’. This year's theme invites all to stand in solidarity, amplify voices, and share the cultural heritage that enriches our nation.
Throughout National NAIDOC week we’ve been celebrating the incredible contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander composers and performers to the Australian musical landscape.
Combining the cultural traditions of Arnhem Land with improvising soloists and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, ‘Wata’ is a powerful piece ‘like nothing you’ve ever experienced before’. So says conductor Benjamin Northey, who led the world premiere with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2021 and conducts the Sydney premiere this month.
In this video Northey shares his experiences with this impactful work, and explains what Sydney audiences can expect from this concert – including Paul Grabowsky on piano and the vocals of Wilfred Brothers, who also perform on yidaki (similar to a didgeridoo) and bilma (clapping sticks).
Get your tickets now: sydsymph.com/3XUICBu
This week we’re recognising National NAIDOC Week and contemplating the theme ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak Loud and Proud’. This year's theme invites all to stand in solidarity, amplify voices, and share the cultural heritage that enriches our nation.
Throughout National NAIDOC week we’ve been celebrating the incredible contribution of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander composers and performers to the Australian musical landscape.
