“A triumph of sheer excellence, […] a concert of rare depth”
[Canberra CityNews 2023]

“lively, intelligent, and alternately great fun and serious. And always beautifully performed.”
[Classikon, 2023]

From Andreas Vesalius’ groundbreaking De Humani Corporis Fabrica to the drawings of Da Vinci and Dürer, the 16th century heralded a new fascination with the human figure. Human dissection transformed our understanding of anatomy, and the body became the subject of scientific and artistic fixation.

In the spirit of Buxtehude’s much-loved Membra Jesu Nostri, each movement of Dan Walker’s new song cycle Of The Body is devoted to an anatomical part: the eyes, the hands, the mouth, the feet, the blood, and finally, the heart.

In a concert that traverses sex, sensuality, the senses, and more, Luminescence Chamber Singers explore our relationship to our corporeal form; our flesh and blood.

Repertoire includes music by Dan Walker, Orlando Lasso, Adrian Willaert, Gerard Brophy, Luca Marenzio, and Michael East.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia and Creative Australia, its arts funding and advisory body.

Luminescence Chamber Singers in recital at the Chapel of Trinity College, Melbourne

From the Franco-Flemish masters to Nordic folk, and music by Dan Walker, Robert Davidson and Kate Rusby, Luminescence Chamber Singers presents a recital for the heart, body, and soul.

 We are joined by the Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne, directed by Chris Watson.  

 This performance runs for 1 hour, no interval.

ARTISTS
Luminescence Chamber Singers
AJ America
Veronica Milroy
Rachel Mink
Dan Walker
Lucien Fischer
Alasdair Stretch

Choir of Trinity College, University of Melbourne