Voices of Light: Passion of Joan of Arc

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Event Voices of Light: Passion of Joan of Arc
Venue Concert Hall (Sydney Opera House), Sydney, NSW
Umbrella Event Sydney Festival 2003
First Date 21 January 2003
Last Date 22 January 2003
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere Yes
Description Upon its release, "The Voices of Light" CD became a best seller, earning Richard Einhorn the distinction of being only one of a few living composers to have made the charts. But this music is best heard as the composer intended as a live accompaniment to Dreyer's 1928 classic silent film, "The Passion of Joan of Arc". Under the direction of Rumon Gamba, the Australia Chamber Orchestra and the ACO Voices perform Einhorn's brilliant score live in the Concert Hall against the cinematic backdrop.
Description Source Brochure
Primary Genre Music
Secondary Genre Film
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Richard Einhorn Composer
Rumon Gamba Conductor
Carl Dreyer Filmmaker
Michael Leighton Jones Singer: Bass Baritone
Sally-Anne Russell Singer: Mezzo-Soprano
Rebecca Ryan Singer: Soprano
Adrian McEniery Singer: Tenor
Resources
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Brochure Sydney Opera House Diary Jan/Feb 2003
Marion Roubos-Bennett Collection Programme
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 124886