Betty Beath - Fratelli Minori.wmv

Fratelli Minori is extracted from POVERELLO, a 45 minute music theatre piece with music by Betty Beath, text and visuals by David Cox, commissioned by Mandolins in Brisbane and premiered in St Johns Cathedral, Brisbane, Australia, October 1st 2010. In this video, a recording from the first performance, the Alexandra chorale combine with Franciscan friars as they enter the cathedral and move along the central aisle, singing Fratelli Minori, a walking meditation. POVERELLO, performed by the Queensland Mandolin Orchestra, instrumental ensemble, Alexandra Chorale, soloists and narrator was conducted by Nathan Aspinall. Recorded by Lodestar.

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Music

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• St Francis
• Betty Beath
• St Johns Cathedral
• Mandolins in Brisbane
• David Cox
• Poverello
• music
• theatre

[ingridandrew]

Sublime 

[AccordionJo]

Very beautiful Betty and David. I look forward to meeting you both tomorrow at Ros Appleby's book launch in Perth. Best wishes, Cathie Travers

[mrssparkle11]

Dear Betty and David

This is truly heavenly music and the illustrations equally beautiful.

More collaborations when you have time !

Ann Carr-Boyd

[SarahHopkinsMusic]

We were deeply moved by the performance of Poverello in Brisbane last October. It's lovely to experience this opening chant music again - thank you Betty Beath - & to see the beautiful drawings & paintings by David Cox. A truly inspiring collaboration ! Thank you both !

- Sarah Hopkins (composer/performer)

[yshen2011]

I was at the performance of Poverello in St. John's Cathedral and enjoyed it very much. I was so pleased to hear and see this again, the entrance and exit of the singers was very effective.

[bartssf]

Translates roughly to the following sentiments of universal brotherhood:

Brothers, lesser Brothers, Little Brothers! Little poor ones, little poor ones, May the Lord God give you Peace! May God give you peace. All glory to God in the highest heaven.

Little brothers, brothers, sisters! Little Poor Ones of God, the Lord be with you. All glory to God in the highest heaven. And peace on earth. Good will to humankind.