Jenny Duck-Chong
Mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong is a versatile performer of classical and contemporary repertoire and artistic director of the Sydney new-music ensemble Halcyon.
She has worked on stage and in the studio with many of Sydney’s leading ensembles, among them Opera Australia, Pinchgut Opera, The Song Company, Cantillation, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Synergy Percussion, the Renaissance Players and the Kevin Hunt Jazz Trio, and has toured and performed in Australia, Europe and Asia.
An avid recitalist, she gives regular programmes of art song and chamber music. In the studio she has been a featured soloist and ensemble singer on film and television scores and on numerous recordings with Cantillation, Pinchgut Opera, The Song Company, the Renaissance Players, Halcyon and others, including Halcyon’s debut studio album Cool Black (MCD 396).
She is artistic director of the acclaimed new-music ensemble Halcyon, with which she has commissioned, premiered and performed Australian and international repertoire of the highest calibre for many years. A passionate advocate of vocal chamber music, she has led classes, seminars and workshops for secondary and tertiary students and staff, and has built lasting relationships with composers, performers and institutions in Australia and abroad.
Performing as Halcyon
Regarded as a leading light in the field of new music, Halcyon presents stunning performances of vocal chamber music from around the world, with a special emphasis on Australian content.
From the Hungry Waiting Country
Three astounding works by Elliott Gyger are presented by Halcyon, featuring the thrilling voices of Jenny Duck-Chong and Alison Morgan with some of Australia’s best performers. Challenging music that rewards every listen, full of mystery and glistening textures, its narrative holds you to the end.
This Moment Must Be Sung: Chamber Songs of Andrew Schultz
A special recording of chamber vocal music by Australian composer Andrew Schultz. Halcyon—Alison Morgan and Jenny Duck-Chong with a fine instrumental ensemble—has championed his writing for one and two voices across two decades.
Producer: Producer
Kingfisher
This CD is the result of a daring project to commission 21 composers to write new works for Halcyon's two singers, Jenny Duck-Chong and Alison Morgan. Presented over two concerts in their 15th anniversary year, and then recorded at Trackdown.