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Henry Lawson Songs CD Launch
7pm, Saturday 8th December 2012

By Wayne Richmond
Posted Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Rain in the Mountains: Songs from Henry Lawson is a set of songs created from the poetry of Australia’s national bard and performed by Christine Wheeler and friends.

Henry Lawson had a gift for conveying powerful feelings in the straightforward language of ordinary people, and the musical settings written or selected for this album enhance the emotional variety of his timeless lyrics.

From country waltzes and Irish style slip jigs to exquisite, introspective airs & lively comic turns, jazz-tinged ballads and upbeat anthems, Christine has chosen settings by writers as diverse as country music icon Slim Dusty, John Schumann of Redgum fame, jazz composer Ade Monsbourgh, folk musician and mentor Chris Kempster & others, as well as several of her own originals.

Rain in the Mountains CD

Led by Christine’s classic folk voice and her flute and whistle playing, this concert will feature two other versatile musicians, Leigh Birkett on guitar and bouzouki and Simon Watts on fiddle.

“A landmark in the interpretation of Australian folk song.” (Graham McDonald)

“A labour of love and an undoubted contender for folk album of the year.”
(Paul Cosgrave)
Call or email Wayne (02) 9939 8802 to reserve your seat.

Humph Hall
85 Allambie Road
Allambie Heights

Humph Hall

Formerly the Allambie Heights Uniting Church, Humph Hall is now the private home of Gial Leslie and Wayne Richmond.

As with all concerts in Humph Hall, 'Rain in the Mountains' will be performed acoustically - no PA system! :-)

 
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Henry Lawson Songs CD Launch
Leigh Birkett, Christine Wheeler & Simon Watts