This 56 page full colour book brings you a fresh perspective on Australia's history as reflected in Gavin Lockley's epic "Symphony of Australia". Included in the book is a 50 minute audio CD, the premier recording of the Symphony by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Each of the six movements of the Symphony are explained in words and pictures in each of the six chapters of the book, bringing our nation's history to life, graphically and musically. A memorable reading, learning and listening experience for popular classical music lovers of all ages.

First movement - "Dreamtime" -- the visions, beliefs and stories of Australia's first people
Second movement - "The Ships" -- the arrival of The First Fleet and the very early days of colonial settlement
Third movement - "Red Centre" -- exploration of our continent and the extraordinary sotry of Burke and Wills
Fourth movement - "Pie Jesu" -- a lament for all Australians whose lives have been sacrificed in wars
Fifth movement - "Immigration Scherzo" -- a celebration of Australia's unique multicultural identity
Sixth movement - "My Country Australia" -- a rousing anthem based on Dorothea Mackellar's verse.

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This two-CD pack launched by ABC Classics in October 2009 contains both Gavin Lockley's six-movement epic "Symphony of Australia" recorded by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and a new collection of songs "Ballads of the Bush" with lyrics inspired by some of Australia's best-loved poets.

Tracks include:

1. The Man from Ironbark -- based on "Banjo" Paterson's poem of that name
2. Mulga Bill’s Bicycle -- based on "Banjo" Paterson's poem of that name
3. A Bush Christening -- based on "Banjo" Paterson's poem of that name
3. A Singer of the Bush -- based on "Banjo" Paterson's poem of that name
4. The Australian Sunrise -- from the poem by J.L. Cuthberson 
5. The Packhorse Drover --  from Bruce Simpson's much-loved poem
6. The Ship’s Ditty -- an original composition from Gavin Lockley
7. Clancy of the Overflow -- based on "Banjo" Paterson's poem of that name
8. My Country Australia -- inspired by Dorothea Mackellar's popular verse
-- and much more! 

Available from ABC Shops Australia-wide.