Lux: The Dawn From On High

Saturday 25th March 2023
St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Woy Woy
Lux Poster

LUX: The Dawn from on High is a 2018 work by American composer Dan Forrest. Structured in five movements, the piece explores various aspects of light through texts ranging from ancient liturgical chant and Scripture to modern secular love poetry.

Central Coast Philharmonia performed this expansive and contemporary choral work in collaboration with the Central Coast Youth Orchestra.

The concert also featured performances by the Central Coast Children’s and Youth Choir, local vocal ensemble Ebb & Flow, the Philharmonia’s 2022 scholarship recipient Mia Cross, and pianist Lilli Naulu.

Soloists:

  • Grace Mitchell : Soprano
  • Ron Marsh : Tenor

Reviews

 
  • "Very special concert - Opera House standard, really beautiful singing!"
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  • "What a wonderful night showcasing local musical talent featuring the young and the not-so-young in an inspiring and spiritually uplifting evening. The eclectic programme had pieces to suit a variety of musical tastes. It was an honour and a privilege to be part of such a special event."
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  • "It was a triumph!"
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  • "My friend was in tears ... Both she and her husband were visibly moved and touched, having been taken on a journey with the performances."
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  • "This concert raised the bar for concerts on the Coast."

Programme

Concert Programme

Gallery

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Photography by Mark Haslam