Josie and the Emeralds Amazons Past and Present
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Performers: Josie Ryan, soprano, Brooke Green, artistic director and viol,Laura Moore, Daniel Yeadon, Fiona Ziegler, Ruby Brallier viols
Programme: The ancient Greek legend of a fierce and noble tribe of women warriors has long fascinated artists, writers, explorers and musicians. For St Cecilia’s Day 2026, Josie and the Emeralds present music with Amazonian themes from the Renaissance through to modern times.
The removal of a breast by Amazons to enhance their archery skills may be a myth however it has inspired many breast cancer survivors. Currently, one in seven Australian women are diagnosed with breast cancer and undergo an arduous regime of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and long-term medications often with difficult side-effects.
The concert features a premiere by Brooke Green giving a personal response to these Amazonian transformations, including a setting of Fanny Burney’s graphic description of her mastectomy in 1811
Date
Sunday 22 November 2026 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Glebe Town Hall
160 St John's Road, Glebe NSW 2037
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