Album celebrating Australian spirit: “SPIRIT OF PLACE”

Beaugeais’ First Light at Uluru for Wind Symphony and Didgeridoo with William Barton

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See below for the wind symphony version without didgeridoo.

First Light at Uluru was originally composed for saxophone orchestra for premiere performances at the International World Sax Congress in Strasbourg, Paris, England, Queensland, Sydney and Melbourne. Beaugeais’s newly adapted wind symphony version was premiered by Dr John Lynch and the Sydney Conservatorium Wind Symphony at the ANBOC Festival. It has since been recorded by world-renowned didgeridoo virtuoso, William Barton, and the Royal Australian Navy Band for their 2018 CD: Spirit of Place.

Both versions continue to be performed around the globe including performances by the Royal College of Music Saxophone Orchestra in London, NASA Sax Congress in North America, US premiere by the Texas Woman’s Wind Symphony and the Japan premiere by Japan Ground Self Defense Force Central Band, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre Concert Hall.

First Light at Uluru conveys the Aboriginal significance and sacred earth of Uluru. Didgeridoo sounds and unique atmospheric effects by the whole ensemble symbolise the cultural significance and spiritual atmosphere of Australia’s powerful landmark.
This piece is inspired by the spectacular sunrise over Uluru. Also known as Ayers Rock, this giant red rock is located in the middle of Australia’s red desert.

For Official Program Note + Wind Symphony version without Didgeridoo:

https://www.newmusicblock.com/event/first-light-at-uluru-wind-symphony/

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Sydney recording studios Trackdown
Royal Australian Navy Band with Didgeridoo player – William Barton, Composer – Katia Beaugeais, Lieutenant Commander, Director – Dr Steven Stanke.