Huw Belling was Guest Director for The Song Company‘s season Pairings and Odd Couples which, in addition to Sydney Opera House performances in the Utzon Room, toured in NSW and the ACT. Belling composed two works for the program, Fuego Y Agua (after Flecha) and Partita Fragment (after Bach).
Reviews
⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ Limelight | ⭑⭑⭑⭑ Sydney Morning Herald | “Song Company at their eclectic best” Classikon | “The Song Company Amaze” Canberra Times |
About the program (from The Song Company)
This eclectic program brings together works from different countries and eras, placing composers in fascinating dialogue. Estonian chant meets Irish modernism, while the premiere of Belling’s Fuego Y Agua offers a fresh response to Flecha’s El Fuego.
The program also delves into the timeless versatility of J.S. Bach, highlighting his enduring influence. Spanning centuries, Pairings and Odd Couples ranges from early chant to contemporary compositions by living composers such as Finsterer and Pärt, creating a transcontinental conversation through time. These intriguing juxtapositions reveal the unexpected connections between seemingly disparate musical worlds, offering a compelling reflection on how music bridges cultures and eras.
Huw Belling 