We still hear the rustling of the wind among the heather, smell its fragrance released by the warmth of the mid-day sun, admire the life of a Scottish hero while seeking to better understand what the words cannot express.
It is not just about imagery, it is how the music conveys ideas from past to present.
Mirusia backstage wearing her tartan sash, Scotland the BraveĪt the essence of the sound there is an intensity of experience and feeling a warmth and appreciation of form, one that suits the musical climate of our century. Often used as a lullaby, it was an appropriate choice for the Australian born internationally acclaimed lyric soprano Mirusia, one of the four soloists for the evening – tenor, soprano, piper and fiddler. She and her husband Youri Wystyrk announced recently they were expecting their first baby towards the end of this year. The songs sung were created by those perhaps longing for an ideal state of being in a homeland they loved and yearned to be, a place where they would be free to love as they please and live a rich and fulfilling life without fear.ġ00 performers honoured Scottish traditions by presenting an outstanding repertoire of music, including the magical Skye Boat Song, beloved by those who claim links to Scotland in their DNA. This simply splendid feast of Scottish music featured toe tapping highland reels, rousing pipes and drums, fantastical soloists and an outstanding choir. Hark when the night is falling! The pipes were definitely calling to those enjoying the smash hit celebration in music and dance, Scotland the Brave, produced by Andrew McKinnon and presented in the Hamer Hall, Melbourne on Friday June 30, 2017.
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