The voice of an angel, the king of instruments – soprano Sara Macliver and organist David Drury in concert.
When we performed Mahler’s Eighth Symphony in 2010, Sara Macliver made a breathtaking appearance as the Mater Gloriosa, “beaming with pristine accuracy from the organ loft” (The Sydney Morning Herald).
In this special concert she gives us a chance to experience anew the sound of her angelic soprano voice radiating through the Concert Hall, accompanied by the king of instruments.
Sara Macliver will be joined by Sydney’s leading organist, David Drury, and our outstanding young orchestral Fellows with their Sydney Symphony mentors. And the program they’re assembling for your delight will range from the joyous sounds of the immortal Bach to the floating perfection of the “only” Pie Jesu – from moments of great brilliance to intimate contemplation.
My heart ever faithful, sing praises, be joyful!
JS BACH Prelude & Fugue in G, BWV 541
JS BACH Cantata No.209, ‘Non sa che sia dolore’
DEBUSSY arr. Sachs Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
JS BACH ‘Mein gläubiges Herze’ (My Heart ever faithful, from Cantata No.68)
WIDOR Andante sostenuto (from Organ Symphony No.9, Symphonie Gothique)
FAURÉ Pie Jesu (from the Requiem)
VIERNE Chorale (from Organ Symphony No.2)
David Drury organ
Sara Macliver soprano
with the 2011 Fellows and
musicians of the Sydney Symphony
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Track 1 – BACH Cantata 68 Mein glaubiges Herze: Aria (soprano)
Track 2 – BACH Cantata 68 Mein glaubiges Herze: Aria (instrumental playout
Sara Macliver (soprano), with the Orchestra of the Antipodes conducted by
Antony Walker
ABC CLASSICS 476 118-3
Track 3 – FAURE Requiem Op.48: Pie Jesu (opening)
Track 4 – FAURE Requiem Op.48: Pie Jesu (conclusion)
Sara Macliver (soprano), with Sinfonia Australis conducted by Antony Walker
ABC CLASSICS 472 045-2
Audio kindly supplied by Universal Music.