Wundig Wer Wilura In Concert - York Festival Opening
Friday 20th September 2024
West Australian Opera and York Festival present a concert performance of WUNDIG WER WILURA, a Wesfarmers Arts commission by Gina Willams and Guy Ghouse.
Sung in Noongar, this powerful opera from award-winning songwriters and storytellers Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse and performed by the West Australian Opera will light up Avon Park under the stars to open The York Festival 2024.
Family and connection to country, obligation and rebellion, adoration and betrayal, love and war. In the face of catastrophic consequences, how far would you go for love?
Accompanied by a stunning performance of Djilba (Spring): A Moment In Time by award winning dancer/choreographer Floeur Alder.
Proposed program:
5:30pm - Gates open
6:00pm - Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony
6:15pm - Djilba
7:30pm - Concert Performance begins
8:45pm - Concert finishes