Sunday Arts Magazine

4 Oct 2021

Katie Noonan talks to the Sunday Arts Magazine Team

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AVÉ – Australian Vocal Ensemble featuring multi-platinum, 5 x ARIA Award winning artist Katie Noonan and renowned artists Mezzo-Soprano, Fiona Campbell; Tenor,  Andrew Goodwin and Bass-Baritone Andrew O’Connor, release their new EP Stars today.  Stars features 6 World Premiere recordings: 1. STARS ©Stephen Leek (b.1959)/David Malouf (b.1934)  2. AFTERWORD ©Anne Cawrse (b.1981)/David Malouf (b.1934)  3. IN THE SEA’S GIVING ©Jessica Wells (b.1974)/David Malouf (b.1934)  4. SUBURBAN ©Robert Davidson (b.1965)/David Malouf (b.1934)  5. CHURCH CANTATAS BWV 115 CHORAL ‘Straf’ mich nicht in deinem Zorn’                          ©J.S Bach  (1685-1750)/Gubbi Gubbi translation by Lyndon Davis, Gadigal translation by Joel Davison, Noongar translation by Gina Williams  6. PEACE I LEAVE WITH YOU ©Andrew Goodwin (b.1978)/John 14:27  Katie Noonan explains, “For years I have been dreaming of singing in an a capella ensemble like AVÉ.  Surrounded by these three truly extraordinary artists is challenging and inspiring, and I believe we’re creating a special and unique sound world that I hope will bring succour and joy. Championing and celebrating Australian sounds and stories continues to be my primary focus as a creator, and I am thrilled that AVÉ is coming to life at a time when we need the panacea of music more than ever.” The a cappella vocal quartet is yet another group forced to reschedule their live dates due to the continued uncertainty around border closures and ongoing challenges presented by the pandemic. All previously announced tour dates on their ‘Tumbling Like Stars’ live concert tour will now move to February and March 2022 – see below for all new dates. Noonan said, “We are disappointed to be joining the long list of Aussie artists having to reschedule work again, but we are focusing on the silver linings of new music and our postponed tour dates for 2022!” ‘Tumbling Like Stars’ live will feature World Premiere performances from AVÉ’s David Malouf 12 piece song cycle showcasing Australia’s finest contemporary composers, alongside new arrangements of Renaissance and Baroque greats Bach, Handel and Tomás Luis de Victoria.   2022 will also see the roll out of regional performances of ‘Tumbling Like Stars’ thanks to the support of The RISE Fund targeting funding towards the arts and entertainment sector.  This tour will include workshops and performance opportunities for regional vocal students and community choirs whilst offering world-class mentoring and educational opportunities to vocalists who have limited access to artists of this calibre. All dates to be advised. AVÉ – Australian Vocal Ensemble has also added a new member to the team, announcing the appointment of Alicia Gibbons as General Manager, overseeing all of the group’s activities. “I am delighted to be joining the AVÉ team at such an exciting time for the organisation. To have secured support from generous donors, Australia Council for the Arts, Arts QLD and now the support of the RISE fund shows the importance of the ensemble’s vision. I’m thrilled to play a part in facilitating the organisation’s ambitions and working alongside Katie Noonan and ensemble members Fiona Campbell, Andrew Goodwin and Andrew O’Connor,” Alicia Gibbons said today. Katie Noonan concurs, “We are excited at the prospect of our dreams growing alongside Alicia’s journey as a Manager, and we are excited to see her spread her wings – supported and empowered by our belief in her capacity.” Noonan has recently been nominated in the 2021 Limelight Artists of the Year Awards and is a finalist for the Artistic Excellence Award at the Australian Women In Music Awards, to be announced on May 18, 2022.

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