Yinya dana: lighting the path is a concert presented by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Short Black Opera, celebrating the legacy of Yorta Yorta/Yuin composer Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO. The event features performances by yidaki virtuoso William Barton, opera singers Jess Hitchcock and Lillie Walker, and includes a collaboration with the Dhungala Children’s Choir. Conducted by Aaron Wyatt and Nicolette Fraillon AM, the program showcases significant works from Cheetham Fraillon’s career, highlighting her commitment to elevating First Nations voices in the classical music sphere.
Cast and Creative Team for Yinya dana: lighting the path at Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Cast
William Barton
yidaki
Jess Hitchcock
Ensemble
Lillie Walker
Ensemble
Aaron Wyatt
Ensemble
Nicolette Fraillon AM
Ensemble
Creative Team
Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO
Artistic Director
Aaron Wyatt
Conductor
Nicolette Fraillon AM
Guest Conductor
William Barton
Musician
Jess Hitchcock
Musician
Lillie Walker
Musician
Chris Moore
Musician
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