Ziggy Harris, Baritone - Recital: Ein Deutscher Liederabend

ARRIVAL TIME: 5:30PM
DOWNBEAT: 6:00PM

Refreshments available for purchase from the Hoskins Foyer Bar.

20 Minute Intermission

Finish: 7:30PM

General Admission Seating

More: www.ziggyharris.com

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Baritone, and Armidale native, Ziggy Harris, has returned to Australia, after completing his Master Of Music (Opera & Voice) in Montréal, Canada, and performing as The Count in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro in Weimar, Germany.

This recital is to showcase his work to the wonderful community that raised, taught and inspired him.

Retaking the concert stage with Ziggy is the orchestrally-minded, magnificent pianist Dr. Robert Manley.

The sonic aesthetic of sung German is what initially drew Ziggy toward classical singing. It was hearing a performance of "Ständchen (Serenade)" by Schubert, and being completely mystified by the language's mixture of darkness, brightness, and rich vowel colours which sparked Ziggy's curiosity, and has ultimately led to now.

Germany boasts a rich variety of vocal music, from opera and operetta, to contrasting styles of lieder, from the grand, orchestral lieder of Mahler which were intended for concert halls, to the piano-voice duets of Schumann which were intended for private salons and drawing rooms. 

Tonight, Ziggy and Rob will be showcasing several excerpts from each of these distinct, Germanic styles of vocal music.

Deepest thanks to Clare O'Sullivan and The Armidale School for allowing this recital to happen within the Hoskins Centre, which was Ziggy's home away from home during his formative years.