Mixing Australian and European Elements

In a neat metaphor for a Republic with some uniquely Australian elements, we note that the Sydney Philharmonia Choir has performed a new version of Bach’s St John Passion by inserting three newly commissioned pieces by Australians at suitable places in this huge choral work. Among the composers are Deborah Cheetham (“Tarimi Nulay – Long Time Living Here”, a musical welcome to country) and Brooke Shelley. It can be done.