Scotch College

Song Company
Saturday 24 October at 7.45pm

A night of philosophy and song with Australia’s leading vocal ensemble

As Plato once said, “Philosophy is the highest form of music” and in October The Song Company will put his theory into practice in a brilliant new concert ‘Philosophy in Song’, as part of the ScotchArts Visiting Performers’ Series.

Held on Saturday October 24th in the Ian Roach Hall at Scotch College, ‘Philosophy in Song’ presents an eclectic selection of fascinating works, inspired by history’s greatest philosophers and theorists.

“In essence, this concert will delve deep into the greatest philosophical questions of the 21st century, as we move from concepts of wisdom and redemption, God and creation, to our continual search for existential meaning in life,” said Roland Peelman, Artistic Director, The Song Company.

“The program covers hundreds of years of music, from 11th Century’s Hildegard Von Bingen to the more contemporary composer Terry Riley, writing music in the 20th Century.”

A highlight of the concert, Terry Riley’s ‘In C’, is overlaid with sounds of sacred Sanskrit and is best described as a classic minimalist journey into Nirvana – music that is wonderfully transformative and life changing.

“The program covers hundreds of years of music, from 11th Century’s Hildegard Von Bingen to the more contemporary composer Terry Riley, writing music in the 20th Century.”

“We are thrilled to be presenting Australia’s leading vocal group, The Song Company’ for the third year in a row, as they celebrate their 25th anniversary season,” said John Ferguson, ScotchArts’ Artistic Director

Since its inception in 1984, The Song Company has developed into one of the most vibrant and extraordinary vocal ensembles in the world. Under the leadership of Roland Peelman, Artistic Director since 1990, the six-voice ensemble has developed its style by successfully integrating serious scholarship, tonal clarity, vocal daring and unbridled performance dynamics. The Company now performs over 130 concerts per year in Australia and overseas.

Congratulations!

Winners of ScotchArts & Hanging Rock Winery Draw

Many thanks to everyone for completing our Feedback form to go into the draw. The lucky winners from The Song Company’s Concert held on 24 Oct are:

Roslyn Bodin – a double pass to The Raga Dolls Salon Orchestra on 14 November

Kris Fowler – a gift pack of Hanging Rock wines (2008 ‘Odd-One-Out’ Sauvignon Blanc and 2005 Vintage ‘The Prospect’ Cabernet Merlot