Blue on Blue

Blue on Blue is a joyous immersion in country, a walk through woodland, a wander along wind-swept beaches and a plunge into the ocean’s powerful swell. It conveys stories of the coast from the passion of a teenage surfer to the tales of a retired fisherman, and the tragedy of shipwreck.

I am extremely grateful to the Peter and Susan Yates Foundation, and to Peter’s associates from the Salzer and Trawalla Foundations, for graciously funding the composition, rehearsal and recording of music to celebrate Victoria’s coast from Point Lonsdale to Apollo Bay. The project is auspised by the Boite and made possible by the generosity of those who housed me in my search for composition inspiration.  Anne

This project features music composed by Anne Norman for shakuhachi, chamber choir, 13-string koto, 17-string koto, solo vocalist, cello, double bass, didgeridoo, stones and glockenspiel.

Performers:
Anne Norman             shakuhachi, stones, composer, AD
Polyphonic Voices     chamber choir lead by Michael Fulcher
Brandon Lee               13-string koto, 17-string koto
Mizuno Oyuki             17-string koto
Stephen Hornby         double bass
Ria Soemardjo            vocalist
Rosanne Hunt            cello, glockenspiel
Sanshi                          didgeridoo