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Sat 7 Sep

Presented by Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra, QPAC & Brisbane Festival

Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper

Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper

The extraordinarily powerful story of Yorta Yorta man, Uncle William Cooper.

Not to be missed! Following their moving creation, Compassion, Lior and Nigel Westlake have teamed up with Lou Bennett to create Ngapa William Cooper, the extraordinarily powerful story of Yorta Yorta man, Uncle William Cooper.

Ngapa William Cooper was born out of a rich collaboration between composer Nigel Westlake, singer-songwriter Lior, and performer and academic Dr Lou Bennett AM. In this very special, completely unconducted, world premiere arrangement for chamber orchestra, Camerata and Lior once again join forces, this time with Lou Bennett, for this moving and heartfelt performance.

Ngapa William Cooper explores the strength and compassion of Yorta Yorta activist Uncle William Cooper. In 1938, Cooper led the Australian Aborigines’ League through the streets of Melbourne in the only non-Jewish protest worldwide against the events of Kristallnacht in Nazi Germany. Performed in English and Yorta Yorta language, it is a celebration of a man who left behind a legacy of resistance, solidarity and empathy.

In the first half, audiences will also be treated to a selection of Lior and Lou’s beautiful songs especially arranged for string orchestra.


Price

$69 - $99 + Booking Fee

Times

7 pm

Duration

2 hours

Where

Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101

Getting Here

Important Info

As always, join Camerata in the foyer after the show to meet the musicians and have a chat.

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Richly evocative

Artshub

Momentous.

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A powerful and important work.

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Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra

Performing without a conductor, Camerata’s Artistic Associates and guest artists take ownership of their music-making to form a refreshing and acclaimed voice that empowers artists, inspires audiences, and enriches communities through music.

How to get there

Concert Hall, QPAC ›
Cnr Grey and, Melbourne St,
South Brisbane QLD 4101

Getting Here

Camerata, Lou Bennett & Lior: Ngapa William Cooper

Sat 7 Sep

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