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The opera comes across remarkably well on recording (not true of many recent stage works) and the piece is strongly recommended as a beautiful example of current writing for the lyric stage [listen -- CD 2 track 4, 0:00-1:00]. The singing and direction throughout is strong. The string section of the orchestra sounds smaller than would be ideal, but the playing is accurate and passionate.

For those unfamiliar with the wonderful music that is coming out of the Australian continent, this double CD set would provide a compelling introduction. There have been a variety of wonderful operas written by Australians in the past 20 years, and most are unfamiliar outside of the country.

We can only hope that record labels will give us more of Henderson's many other compositions in the future. She writes a beautifully lyrical, distinctly Australian music [listen -- CD 2 track 3, 0:00-1:48].

The extensive booklet contains essays with all of the creative team, photos, and a full libretto.

Copyright © 15 October 2005 Carson P Cooman, Pittsburgh USA

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Moya Henderson: Lindy

476 7489 Stereo NEW RELEASE (2 CDs) 94'25" 2005 ABC Classics

Joanna Cole, soprano (Lindy Chamberlain); David Hobson, tenor (Michael Chamberlain); Barry Ryan, baritone (Prosecuting Counsel); Elizabeth Campbell, mezzo (Defence Counsel); Malcolm Donnelly, baritone (Judge/Commissioner); Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra; Richard Gill, conductor

Moya Henderson (born 1941): Lindy - opera in two acts, libretto by Judith Rodriguez: Act 1 - Darwin Prison Dreaming (Dingo; Mother; Kill; Blood; Trial); Act 2 - Awakening (Jacket; Inquiry). Recorded live at Sydney Opera House

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MOYA HENDERSON

THE LINDY CHAMBERLAIN TRIAL

OPERA AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

CARSON COOMAN

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