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Carnival of the Animals

Southern Cross Soloists Carnival of the Animals

14 Jun 2026, 3pm
Concert Hall
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1 hour 10 minutes
no interval, subject to change without notice

Birds flock, kangaroos hop. A swan glides elegantly by.

Camille Saint-Saëns captures the natural world with wit and delight in his Carnival of the Animals, performed here in Michael Leunig’s uniquely Australian adaptation, complete with representations of his iconic drawings.

The program begins with an immersive natural soundscape, featuring music by American composer John Luther Adams and First Nations composers Brenda Gifford and Nardi Simpson.

The ensemble is joined by the Grinberg-Viney piano duo, a “barnstorming” (The Australian) and “unforgettable” (Los Angeles Times) ensemble. 

Program

John Luther Adams songbirdsongs
Brenda Gifford Djana (Talk) and Gambambara
Nardi Simpson of stars and birds
Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals with poetry and images by Michael Leunig

Program subject to change.

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Artists

  • Chamber Ensemble Southern Cross Soloists
  • Featured Soloists Grinberg-Viney Piano Duo

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