We're having a fabulous time rehearsing "Origins", a new work for choir, soloists and orchestra written especially for us. This musical celebration of science inspires a deep appreciation for the wonders of the universe and our role in preserving it for generations to come.

Just arrived in lovely autumnal Melbourne/Naarm! First gig of my stay is next Monday 15th, 1.10pm Faculty of Fine Arts and Music Melba Hall. Songs by Les Six: Poulenc, Milhaud, Tailleferre, Durey, Auric + Honegger with Stewart Kelly. Tickets are free (!) but book here👇🏼 eventbrite.com.au/e/a-duo-recita…

Who could compose the music for my new oratorio “Origins”, which tells the creation story from science? I had my heart set on brilliant young Melbourne composer Nicholas Buc, endorsed by co-librettist Leigh Hay and conductor Peter Bandy.

Jenny Graves of La Trobe University talks about bringing the oratorio Origins into being. abc.net.au/radio/programs… via ABC Australia. The world premiere of Origins will be a highlight of the public program for International Congress of Genetics 2023 - icg2023.com.au/public-program

Tickets to ORIGINS — the origins of the universe, of life, of species, of humanity — are on sale now. melbournerecital.com.au/events/2023/or…

Read about the inspiration behind and the creation of "Origins" in this article by the Australian Academy of Science science.org.au/academy-newsle…

International Congress of Genetics 2023 will be extraordinary for the amazing science & unforgettable experiences to be savored, such as the world premiere of this incredible new work #Origins to be performed by Heidelberg Choral Society. Do not miss this!!

Great story in The Age about Jenny Graves of La Trobe University/Heidelberg Choral Society & the world premiere of the oratorio #Origins that she co-wrote tinyurl.com/286y9vrt. We’re proud to feature this in the public program of International Congress of Genetics 2023. For details & bookings -

A projection of images created by the amazing biomedical animator Dr Drew Berry will provide another element to delight the "Origins" audience. Tickets are selling fast: melbournerecital.com.au/events/2023/or… @drewberryIV Melb Recital Centre

Music that has never been heard before! Join us at the Melbourne Recital on 18th July to hear the Heidelberg Choral Society present fabulous new music by Nicholas Buc Nicholas Buc 🇦🇺🇺🇦 as we sing "Origins" for the very first time. melbournerecitalcom.au/events/2023/or… Video courtesy La Trobe University

Nothing is not nothing: how a scientist set out to sing the story of our origins theconversation.com/nothing-is-not… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Musician Nicholas Buc 🇦🇺🇺🇦 has written the music for a new oratorio called Origins, which draws on science to tell the creation story. limelightmagazine.com.au/features/a-sci…

A standing ovation as a finale to the world premiere of the oratorio ‘Origins’, co-written by the incredible ⁦Jenny Graves. Stunning visuals from ⁦@drewberryIV. So proud to have this event in the public program of #icg2023. Congratulations ⁦Heidelberg Choral Society⁩

Wow, what a night! The world premier of Origins was a fabulous success. We loved every minute. Thank to the many, many people who made this happen including Jenny Graves, Nicholas Buc 🇦🇺🇺🇦, Lee Abrahmsen, Robert Macfarlane, Liane Keegan, @AdrianTamburini, Peter Bandy, @drewberryIV

A movement from "Origins" will be played on ABC Radio National Science Show with Robyn Williams today at 12 noon, with another featured next week 19th Aug. Can't wait to hear it! abc.net.au/radionational/…