MCO + Allara
Allara Briggs Pattison + Sophie Rowell + Members of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Presented by Mildura Arts Centre at Powerhouse Place
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MCO + Allara project brings together musicians from Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and powerful Yorta Yorta winyarr Allara Briggs Pattison in a unique concert experience that authentically blends First Nations’ voices and perspectives with classical music traditions.
Allara is a storyteller, composer, director, producer, musician and soundscape designer. She is fast emerging as an important First Nations musician of her generation and was the recipient of the Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent (Music Victoria Awards 2021).
Allara’s innovative music combines loops on the double bass with justice-driven spoken word poetry and simple yet punchy choruses, often including elements of Yorta Yorta language. It explores issues including equality, reconciliation and sustainability, and speaks to Blak justice and sovereignty.
This concert will premiere works created by Allara, in collaboration with Erkki Veltheim, for voice and string quintet. This new music will be presented alongside musical works that respond to, complement and amplify Allara’s unique and important voice.
Doors open 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.30pm
MCO Season Special Offer
15% off when customers purchase tickets to both MCO events in a single transaction:
Available concession: Pension Card, Carer Card, Health Care Card, Veteran, and Disability.
If you have a Companion Card or require a wheelchair space please contact the Box Office on 03 5018 8330 between 10am - 4pm, daily to book your seats.