Fri 10 Sept
The Conference of the Birds
Attar of Nishapur's epic twelfth century poem is brought to life by evocative music, illustrations and spoken word.
Brisbane Festival, Camerata and Queensland Performing Arts Centre present
World Premiere
The Conference of the Birds brings to life the epic poem of the same name by twelfth century Persian mystic and poet, Attar of Nishapur, in a melding of evocative music, illustrations and spoken word.
Lembit Beecher’s musical setting of the words will be augmented by sumptuous illustrations by New York Times’ multi award-winning illustrator and author, Peter Sis.
Other works on the program include Vaughan-Williams’ The Lark Ascending played by Camerata’s leader, Brendan Joyce.
A poignant and thought-provoking presentation.
Violin Brendan Joyce
Author/illustrator Peter Sis
Lembit Beecher The Conference of the Birds for 18 solo strings
Ralph Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending
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Price
$85 + Booking fee
Times
7pm
Duration
75 minutes
Where
Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101
Accessibility
Wheelchair access
Assistive listening systems available
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