Lior and MCO: Of People and Song

Lior makes his Melbourne Chamber Orchestra debut with a new song cycle, celebrating musical traditions across centuries.  

Friday 24 November | 7.30pm | GPAC Main Theatre

For as long as there have been people, there has been song. Song is at the heart of rich musical traditions that bind people together, and attest to the spirit of time and place.   

 

Eliding ideas of East and West, high and low, past and present, the music of renowned singer-songwriter Lior embodies a unique sensibility that feels urgent and relevant.    

 

For the creation of a major new song cycle for the Melbourne Chamber Orchestra, Lior again pairs with regular collaborator Ade Vincent, an adventurous composer who works across classical, folk, electronic, pop, and the space between.  

 

Embracing Lior’s vision, Sophie Rowell has chosen iconic music by Grieg, da Falla, and Rebecca Clarke, echoing musical traditions across centuries.   

Repertoire Statement:

Edvard Grieg  

Holberg Suite  

Rebecca Clarke  

Passacaglia (arr viola & string orchestra)  

Manuel da Falla  

Seven Spanish Folk Songs  

Lior/Ade Vincent  

New song cycle*  

 

*MCO premiere commission

Artist Statement: (picture in order below)

Sophie Rowell 

DIRECTOR  

Merewyn Bramble 

VIOLA 

Lior 

VOICE

Melbourne Chamber Orchestra