Kalkadungu - 2007

Matthew Hindson and William Barton

 

Focus work for this unit is Kalkadungu composed by Matthew Hindson and co-written by William Barton in 2007.

 

The work is called Kalkadungu, which is the name of the tribe from which William originates. This composition is based upon a song written by William in his native language at age 15. 

 

It’s scored for a soloist playing electric guitar, singing and didjeridu (William is performing this part!) with orchestra, premiered by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House on 2-4 April, 2008.

 

Kalkadungu is organised in to the following sections:

 

• i. Warrior Spirit I

• ii. Songman Entrance

• iii. Bleached Bones

• iv. Warrior Spirit II

• v. Spirit of Kalkadunga

 

The Album Kalkadungu (ABC Classics) won 2012 ARIA award for Best Classical Album.