"Lest We Forget" was arranged for performance by Polyphonic Voices at Christ Church South Yarra, Vic., in commemoration of the 2015 centenary of the ANZAC landing in Gallipoli.
Gloria alla Serenissima
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-04T11:00:46+11:00Premiered by the London College of Music in 2015, this score takes inspiration from Vivaldi’s Gloria in D Major, while bringing the sounds of the city of Venice to the fore.
A dream only just begun
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-07T15:46:52+11:00Commissioned by Ars Music Australis for the centenary of Australia's Federation, "A dream only just begun" is based on Peter Skrzynecki's poem, "Didgeridoo".
Bird of Paradise
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-09T15:29:46+11:00Premiered by The Grevillea Ensemble, "Bird of Paradise" (for soprano, violin and piano) is a setting of James McAuely's evocative poem entitled "To the Holy Spirit".
She like the moon arises
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-14T14:01:31+11:00This score was composed in 2004 for the Grevillea Ensemble Guest Artist, Diana Doherty (oboe). The work is a setting of James McAuley's eponymously titled poem published in 1946.
Midnight Mass
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-16T15:17:50+11:00"Midnight Mass" was commissioned by Father Arthur Bridge for premiere in 2007 at St Patrick's Church, Blacktown, NSW. The Mass setting includes some traditional carols.
The Blue Gum Forest
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-18T15:24:29+11:00"The Blue Gum Forest" (for a cappella SATB choir and bass baritone) was commissioned in 2009 for the 60th Australian Intervarsity Choral Festival, Hobart, Tasmania.
Communion of Reparation
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-18T16:41:42+11:00Described in the national press as "deeply satisfying", this SATB choral setting is based on a profound and beautiful text by Sr Mary Julian Baird RSM.