Ngapa William Cooper presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Tickets
Sydney, New South Wales

Ngapa William Cooper presented by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Tickets

A rich new collaboration between composer Nigel Westlake, singer/songwriter Lior and language activist Lou Bennett, Ngapa William Cooper is a tribute to the life of Yorta Yorta activist William Cooper.
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About Ngapa William Cooper

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.

Run time

1hr 30min

Categories

Start date

23rd May, 2024

End date

23rd May, 2024

Venue

City Recital Hall

2 Angel Place, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000

Accessibility

City Recital Hall is wheelchair accessible.

Directions

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.

More information about Ngapa William Cooper

"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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