Art Song Canberra
The human voice, and in particular the singing voice, is a thing of beauty that never fails to surprise or capture our hearts. Our ability to create music and use words is one of the most defining characteristics of the human species and an ongoing subject of scientific and psychological research.
Solo singing with an accompanying instrument, goes back as far the Homeric bards and is not exclusive to the Western tradition. Different strands of solo singing emerged e long before the terms ‘Art Song’ or ‘Lieder’ were coined. The songs of traveling troubadours, some preserved in ancient manuscripts, were every bit as ‘arty’ as a ballad by Schubert or Bob Dylan.
Art Song Canberra is proud to be one of the very few organisations in Australia devoted to the regular performance and appreciation of art song in all its many and varied forms. Our Season of Song is an annual series of recitals showcasing the talents of our local, national and international artists. We strives to keep art song alive, vibrant and relevant in this day and age.