Overview
In one of the most innovative and energising works to emerge in 2024, composer and pianist Paul Grabowsky will bring the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Yolŋu songmen Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred and David Yipininy Wilfred together in a work that celebrates the musical traditions of the Wagiluk people in Arnhem Land.
Wata is an invitation to experience a new form of musical collaboration within the manikay tradition, inside QPAC’s Concert Hall. It’s exciting, invigorating and spontaneous. Come experience the expansive warmth and astonishing musicality of Wata. It’s totally life affirming.
Wata is part of Clancestry. Find out more here.
Program
Wata: A Gathering for Manikay Performers, Improvising Soloists and Orchestra
Composed by Paul Grabowsky for a Wägiluk Djuwalpada Manikay shared and performed by Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred (voice and bilma) and David Yipininy Wilfred (yidaki).
Artists
- Orchestra Queensland Symphony Orchestra
- Conductor Benjamin Northey
- Director and Piano Paul Grabowsky
- Vocals and Bilma Daniel Ngukurr Boy Wilfred
- Yidaki David Yipininy Wilfred
- Violin Erkki Veltheim
- Double Bass Helen Svoboda
- Trumpet and Electronics Peter Knight
- Bass Clarinet Aviva Endean
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