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New Music
Working with both experienced and emerging composers, the Foundation encourages the creation of new music, bringing a fresh interpretation of ancient texts and stories; and the realisation of contemporary Australian perspectives in musical form.
This new music is performed by the music team at St Stephen's Uniting Church; including the St Stephen's Uniting Church Choir, St Stephen's Scholars and guest instrumentalists and vocalists.
For opportunities to be part of the process of commissioning new music; or to obtain copies of sheet music or recordings, please contact the Foundation [email protected]
This new music is performed by the music team at St Stephen's Uniting Church; including the St Stephen's Uniting Church Choir, St Stephen's Scholars and guest instrumentalists and vocalists.
For opportunities to be part of the process of commissioning new music; or to obtain copies of sheet music or recordings, please contact the Foundation [email protected]
Vault of Heaven
Vault of Heaven is a new choral work by composer Huw Belling inspired by the artwork 'Vault of Heaven'.
The Vault of Heaven is mentioned in the Biblical story of creation, as recounted in the book of Genesis, chapter one: "And God said, 'Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.' So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. God called the vault 'sky.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day."
The choral work was premiered by the St Stephen's Church Choir in February 2019, and was conducted by Huw Belling.
The artwork, by renowned Australian artist Lindy Lee, resides in the foyer of 60 Martin Place,
Sydney.
Huw Belling's work can be discovered at https://huwbelling.com/
The Vault of Heaven is mentioned in the Biblical story of creation, as recounted in the book of Genesis, chapter one: "And God said, 'Let there be a vault between the waters to separate water from water.' So God made the vault and separated the water under the vault from the water above it. And it was so. God called the vault 'sky.' And there was evening, and there was morning—the second day."
The choral work was premiered by the St Stephen's Church Choir in February 2019, and was conducted by Huw Belling.
The artwork, by renowned Australian artist Lindy Lee, resides in the foyer of 60 Martin Place,
Sydney.
Huw Belling's work can be discovered at https://huwbelling.com/
A Harvest of Joy
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A Harvest of Joy is a new anthem by young Australian composer Courtney Cousins, based on the text of Psalm 126.
The words of the Psalm read, "When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy. Then it was said among the nations, 'The Lord has done great things for them.' The Lord has done great things for us, and we rejoiced. Restore our fortunes, O Lord, like the watercourses in the Negeb. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves." The choral work, for SATB choir, was premiered at St Stephen's Uniting Church on the 13th November, 2022 with the St Stephen's Church Choir. Courtney Cousins is a talented young composer who recently graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. A 2020 article abut Courtney and her work published in Artology can be found here https://artology.org.au/courtney-cousins/ |
The Magnificat
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An exciting new piece of music for Advent 2023 has been composed by Elsa Susnjara, with text from Mary's Song of Praise, known as the Magnificat.
The Magnificat is one of the eight most ancient Christian hymns, and has been set to music countless times over the centuries. The text lends itself to new interpretations, and this new work by a young woman, is especially uplifting. The text, from the Gospel of Luke, is an unexpected word of hope: "His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty." Elsa Susnjara's Magnificat will be premiered at St Stephen's Uniting Church in December 2022, featuring choir and Pipe organ. |
