Wounding Song

Between June 4th-7th 2008 I performed at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in the world premiere of Jeff Galea's Opera "Wounding Song".

Guitar fans would find the work of interest because the Opera features guitar as the central instrument in the orchestra! This is possibly a world first for an opera. In the hands of capable composers like Jeff Galea the guitar has a bright future!

Conductor | In front of me controlling all of the musical action as well as coordinating with 22 people singing dancing and acting, was conductor and musical director Houston Dunleavy.

Guitar | Peter Inglis - classical guitar

Keys | David Vance - Keyboards: Harp parts, John McKenna - Keyboards: String pads

Strings | Ilir Merxushe - Cello, Sarah Moire - Violin, Kate Delahunty - Viola

Wind | Flute: Suzanne Cowan, Oboe: David Papp, Clarinet: Brian Martin

Percussion | Ricky Arraiza - Tubular Bells