COOKTOWN CANTATA & JAZZ IN THE GARDENS A magical evening to hear a beautiful musical work about Cooktown commissioned especially for our event. Based on the life and work of the artist and local Cooktown resident Vera Scarth-Johnson and her friendship with the Guugu Yimithirr artist and Elder, Tulo Gordon and Vera’s fascination with the naturalist, Joseph Banks these songs of love, place and identity will be performed amongst Vera’s paintings in her gallery at Nature’s Powerhouse. With outstanding Qld soprano Margaret Schindler, international baritone Jeffrey Black and local singer/songwriter Derek Rosendale, music composed by award winning composer Louise Denson and written by North Queensland writer/Director librettist Jan Black, this promises to be a unique evening. Following the performance enjoy the superb playing of the Louise Denson Jazz Ensemble. The Bar will be open and refreshments available for purchase. Thursday 17 & Friday 18 June 6.30pm, Saturday 19 June 2pm Nature’s Powerhouse
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