Melbourne Chamber Orchestra + Allara to perform at Powerhouse

Published on 02 October 2024

Mildura Arts Centre (MAC) is presenting a performance by the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra (MCO) at Powerhouse Place next week.

On Thursday 10 October at 7.30pm, MCO + Allara will bring together musicians from Melbourne Chamber Orchestra and Yorta Yorta winyarr Allara Briggs Pattison, blending First Nations’ voices and perspectives with classical music traditions.

Allara is a storyteller, composer, director, producer, musician and soundscape designer. She is fast emerging as an important First Nations musician of her generation and was the recipient of the Archie Roach Foundation Award for Emerging Talent (Music Victoria Awards 2021).

Allara’s innovative music combines loops on the double bass with justice-driven spoken word poetry and simple yet punchy choruses, often including elements of Yorta Yorta language. It explores issues including equality, reconciliation and sustainability, and speaks to Blak justice and sovereignty.

This concert will premiere works created by Allara, in collaboration with Erkki Veltheim, for voice and string quintet. This new music will be presented alongside musical works that respond to, complement and amplify Allara’s unique and important voice.

MCO + Allara
Allara Briggs Pattison + Sophie Rowell + Members of the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Full $45, Concession $40, Student $25

Doors open at 6.30pm, performance starts at 7.30pm.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the Mildura Arts Centre website milduraartscentre.com.au

For media enquiries please contact Marketing and Development Team Leader, Helen Piscioneri on 03 5018 8330 or email helen.piscioneri@mildura.vic.gov.au