A story of compassion.
In 1938, Cooper, an Aboriginal activist who played a pivotal role in establishing equal rights for Aboriginal Australians, led one of the most striking Australian responses to the events of Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany. This new work is a way of preserving and promoting his legacy and bringing to light this remarkable act of compassion.
Ngapa William Cooper combines Westlake’s signature rich musical palette with moving vocals from Lior and Bennett. Sung in English and Yorta Yorta language, this powerful story celebrates a man who left behind a legacy of resistance, solidarity and empathy.
City Recital Hall is wheelchair accessible.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT: City Recital Hall is steps away from the Wynyard light rail stop, a five-minute walk from Wynyard and Martin Place train stations and numerous bus routes along Martin Place.
BY CAR: Wilson Parking operates a car park next to City Recital Hall at 123 Pitt Street, Sydney. Accessible parking spaces are available in the car park beside the venue elevators. Patrons can access the Hall directly using the car park lifts from one hour prior to performance start times.
"A work of both outstanding musical quality and extraordinary cultural significance" - Limelight
PROGRAM
Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten: ARVO PÄRT
Psyche, Concerto for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra: NIGEL WESTLAKE
Ngapa William Cooper: NIGEL WESTLAKE, LIOR, LOU BENNETT, SARAH GORY
ARTISTS
Conductor: NIGEL WESTLAKE
Vocals: LIOR
Vocals: LOU BENNETT
Piano: ANDREA LAM
Trumpet: BRENT GRAPES
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