G’day.
I live and work on the edge of the South Australian desert, in Burra, a town full of stories to tell.
I create bespoke music-stories for singers, ensembles, and communities, from lullabies to chamber operas, inspired by golden-age art song and Celtic folk melody. I’ve written works from sweeping stories to intimate small details found inside ordinary days.
From Redruth Studio, my 150 year old stone church, my music has travelled from farm sheds and country halls to cathedrals, concert halls and opera houses.
I believe as the world grows noisier, dustier and more disjointed,
we need more than ever to share
good laughs, wild tears and great stories.
Leviathan
This excerpt is from a new work in development, inspired by the history of whaling in South Australia. How good is this roar of male voices and epic drumming from Andrew.
Festival Statesmen Chorus, Mark Oates, Alex Roose, Nicholas Canonn, Emlyn O’Regan, Andrew Wiering
Swan Of Ire
Swan Of Ire is the final song in a song cycle that weaves through my chamber opera Fire Songs, inspired by the Irish Goddess Brigid. I created the songs for stunning singer/harpist Emma Horwood, her voice, artistry and way of engaging her audience in storytelling.
Emma recorded the cycle in Redruth Studio October 2024 and Emlyn created the beautiful video for this song.
for Emma Horwood