Description
Ngarra–Burria: First Peoples Composers is an award–winning artist development program designed to build bridges for First Peoples musicians to step forward, further develop their composing skills, and connect with the art music sector across a wide range of genres in contemporary classical, new music and jazz. In partnership with
Australia’s leading new music group, Ensemble Offspring, Ngarra– Burria has been working with First Peoples composers to bring these exciting, previously unheard voices into the spotlight. This album celebrates the creative vision of twelve of the program’s leading alumni: music of beauty, strength and passion
Ensemble Offspring is led by percussionist Claire Edwardes OAM, with a core line-up of fearless instrumentalists: Lamorna Nightingale (flute), Jason Noble (clarinet), Véronique Serret (violin), Blair Harris (cello) and Benjamin Kopp (piano). Ensemble Offspring is acclaimed on the international stage, and its programs support underrepresented musical voices including female-identifying and First Nations artists. Committed to subverting tradition with gripping performances that transcend time and place, Ensemble Offspring navigates the future with open-mindedness and equity for all.
