Errollyn Wallen's new work combines Latin American-influenced words and music with contemporary composition. Focusing on the subject of death, Are you worried about the rising cost of funerals? weaves together powerful swinging rhythms with gospel style embellishments. The texts display a wide range of characters and deal with different perspectives on death while avoiding an angry or morose approach.

Marrying a Central American sensibility with contemporary European stylings, the Belize-born composer's work resonates with New Music Biennial's international theme.

Are you worried about the rising cost of funerals? was commissioned by Mr McFall's Chamber.

Susan Hamilton soprano
Mr McFall’s Chamber Strings
Rosenna East violin 1
Robert McFall violin 2
Brian Schiele viola
Su-a Lee cello

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