Music:
The first
to create and transmit music in Australia were the Aborigines, their culture
conveyed hereby instruments accompanying the songs were mostly wind, as the
didgeridoo. In the beginning the music of non-indigenous origin folk style was
usually the main theme was hidden and remote places, as always, in Australia's
relationship with the land is a constant in the cultural manifestations.
Some of the
songs were dedicated to the hardships and feelings of the new lands. The first
settlers, who came in waves, Scottish, Irish, etc., continued the reason
mentioned, over time added their own contribution to Australian music. The
country type music emerged from this trend, then would emerging jazz. In the
second decade of the last century and especially after World War II musical
style became very popular.
The rock
and pop has also been well received in Australia, groups like AC/DC or
Midnight Oil are quite popular. Meanwhile the opera began to develop for a
couple of centuries now Australian opera company is one of the most prestigious
in the world and offers concerts in various locations including Auckland, New
Zealand.
The Opera
House of Sydney is known worldwide, this building so particular that resembles
the sails of a sailboat is the icon of the city, also is the most recognized
for conducting concerts and shows in direct. Each state has its own symphony
orchestra, with all the effort as a whole and in particular that is aimed at
the creation and musical performance throughout the country is not surprising
that the cultural quality of Australia is the delight of locals and tourists.
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