The White Hat Guide to William Barton

Sidney Myer Free Concerts: No.2 - Kalkadunga

White Hat always looks forward to the Sidney Myer Free Concerts as one of the highlights of the summer in Melbourne. They are made available free to the people of Melbourne (and visitors) through the philanthropy of the late Sidney Myer and performed in the wonderful outdoor Music Bowl which he also contributed to the city.

Here is your opportunity tp lie on your back under the stars while the orchestra conjures up the spirit of Mexico, Finland and Aboriginal Melbourne. Of course when the first white men arrived in Melbourne they wouldn't have heard the didgeridoo - at that time it was unknown to Aboriginal people in southern and eastern Australia as it was confined confined to the Pilbara area. Some time after white settlement, the 'didge' began to spread around Australia and was soon incorporated into the various local Aboriginal cultures around the country. You are unlikely to hear it better played than by that wonderful musician, William Barton

• Copland El salón México
• Hindson  / Barton Kalkadunga
• Sibelius Symphony No.2 in D, Op.43

Performed by The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra with Benjamin Northey (conductor) and William Barton (didgeridoo).

This is a free concert and details of conditions of entry and what you are able to bring with you is available here.

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