This multi-faceted score sets Henry Kendall's "Sutherland's Grave", "Journey to Birdsville 1966" from the Log & Field Book of Russell Drysdale, & excerpts from 'Missa pro defunctis'.
The Listening Land
Matthew Orlovich2023-08-30T12:21:27+10:00"The Listening Land" (for SATB choir) was commissioned by ArtsNOW Australia. The work draws its text from two Australian literary gems published over 100 years apart.
Lo, there is light!
Matthew Orlovich2023-02-01T10:48:15+11:00Commissioned by The Harvard University Choir, this SATB setting combines texts of Reginald Heber's "Brightest and best" and Banjo Paterson's "Sunrise on the Coast".
Voice of the River
Matthew Orlovich2023-02-01T11:00:54+11:00Scored for SATB choir, "Voice of the River" combines Victor Carell's poem "Voice of the River" with excerpts of a hymn of circa 1170-1200 entitled "The Dulcis Jesu Memoria".
Tides of Ocean
Matthew Orlovich2024-09-23T15:30:05+10:00"Tides of Ocean" (for a cappella choir) was commissioned by The Australian Voices. Since its premiere, it has become popular with many choirs and audiences around the world.
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".
Links
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-07T16:13:10+11:00"Links" (for SATB choir) is a setting of John Kinsella's poem in which the world buckles under the sun, birds fly deep into desert and sand becomes an astrolabe to the stars.
Aviation
Matthew Orlovich2022-02-08T11:02:42+11:00"Aviation" is a setting of a poem by John Kinsella. Premiered by The Australian Voices, it has recently been performed and broadcast by BBC Singers, London, UK.
Araluen
Matthew Orlovich2023-02-01T10:54:40+11:00"Araluen" (for SATB choir) was commissioned by St Peters Chorale (QLD). Roland Robinson's text describes a gold-rush shanty town in southern NSW, Australia.
Lula
Matthew Orlovich2024-01-08T09:53:26+11:00"Lula" was composed at the request of Alfred Music Publishers (Aust.) for inclusion in their catalogue of Aussie choral music for schools. The lyrics are very simple: Lu – la!