Hidden Thoughts III: Stories of Awe
Narrator + Voices + Orchestra. 45 minutes. (2024)
Text compiled: Katy Abbott with Maureen Johnson.
Stories of Awe was premiered by Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, August 9 + 10, 2024 in Hamer Hall, Melbourne.
Hidden Thoughts III Resources
Score and Parts will be available soon.
Links to audio and video excerpts are also available on request and will be here in due course.
Review of Hidden Thoughts III: Stories of Awe premiere here from Classic Melbourne.
The Hamer Hall audience was treated to gold medal performances last week… Witnessing this performance was a profoundly moving experience. “Hidden Thoughts III” was awe-inspiring in its own right: an exceptional work beautifully rendered by hugely talented performers.
Sue Kaufman, Classic Melbourne August 13, 2024.
Please contact us through the contact page for a copy of the libretto, score and parts or further information.
Hidden Thoughts III: Stories of Awe uses the research of Professor Dacher Keltner as its starting point.
Keltner (Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley) outlines the Eight Wonders Of Awe:
Moral Beauty
Collective Effervescence
Art
Music
Design
Spiritual Awe
Being Close To Life/Death
Epiphanies
Nature
Performances
2024 Metropolis Festival
August 9 + 10, 2024
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra/Benjamin Northey with Pamela Rabe, Sunny Kim and Andrew O’Connor
Hamer Hall, Melbourne.
From The Audience (August 2024 premiere season):
“An epic and moving experience to be in the audience”.
“Absolutely glorious”
“Such compelling story-telling”
“A deep and heartfelt thank you. The performance and work were extraordinary, in beauty and power. The audience around me was spellbound”
“Absolutely captivating! The MSO under Benjamin Northey’s baton brought your vision to life beautifully. Sunny Kim’s vocals were haunting and Andrew O’Connor’s bass-baritone added wonderful depth. Pamela Rabe’s narration was truly outstanding – her performance tied everything together. You’ve created a powerful exploration of awe in our everyday lives. Thank you for this inspiring experience!”
