Sally Whitwell
Sally Whitwell’s Three by Three turns Alice in Wonderland into triple-time dances for recorder and string quartet, with a delightfully mordant waltz at its centre. As pianist she partners Halcyon in the chamber songs of Andrew Schultz and Elliott Gyger.
On Muse she closes a programme of new Australian works for recorder and strings with music that stays lightly on its feet: every section in three, storybook colour without sugar. The same ear for texture and timing serves her at the keyboard. In Schultz’s cycles she steadies word-painting and cross-rhythms for two voices and mixed ensemble; in Gyger’s Petit Testament she is the third presence beside soprano and mezzo, giving the Ern Malley setting its spare lyrical frame. Whether writing or playing, the music stays clear, theatrical and tightly made.
Sally Whitwell appears on
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.