Diary of a Funeral Singer

Annette Tesoriero
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Annette Tesoriero is the Funeral Singer. In this series she ponders the importance of funerals and music through interviews and specially created performances.

Episodes

  1. 02/17/2021

    Disappearance of Mother

    It may take a lifetime to process the grief for the death of a primary carer.  In this episode Annette recounts the occasion of locating her childhood grief, 40 years after the death of her mother. Music contributions include:  Libera me Domine - Templar Chant Anima Christi  - hymn Meg Kovalik (sax) Improv - Meg Kovalik (sax) When She Said Goodbye to Me - Traditional Greek dirge - Cathie Travers (accordion),  Annette Tesoriero (vocal)

    Disappearance of Mother

  2. 12/15/2020

    The Celebrant and The Mother

    A creative and at times humorous imagining of a civil funeral service for Jesus of Nazareth in the time of COVID19. While sitting in a church one afternoon, a few days after the funeral of her nephew, Annette Tesoriero  looked up at the crucifix and pondered what it might have been  like for Mary, the mother of Jesus to not have the opportunity to fully lay her son's body to rest. Music 3x3 (2018), Meg Kovalik  https://megkovalik.bandcamp.com/

    The Celebrant and The Mother

  3. 12/14/2020

    Life, death, fathers and the military

    In this episode, Annette interviews Dean Johnston, a thirty something sound producer whose previous career included a stint with the Australian Defence Forces.  Dean speaks of his own journey through delayed grief mixed with the aftermath of active service overseas.  He speaks honestly about suicide within his own biological family and former military mates.

    Life, death, fathers and the military

  4. 11/03/2020

    Music and Funerals

    Megan Kovalik is a Saxophonist of some note. In this episode she speaks with Annette of the funerals that have been significant to her. Megan also shares her music making during the interview.   Music interludes include:  Dirge for Beryl - composed and played by Megan Kovalik on soprano saxophone Slane  - traditional hymn tune played by Megan Kovalik on baritone saxophone  Last Rose of Summer- attributed to Thomas Moore based on traditional tune "Aislean an Oigfear" played by Megan Kovalik on soprano saxophone.  A Greek Love Song - composer unknown. Sung by the late Dorothy Fuller (Dimitropoulos) with singing teacher Maestro Manlio DiVeroli at the piano. Recorded in 1953 as a private recording and used here with permission from the family.  Translation: I search to find the sweet words To tell you that I love you. Those words that come from the depths of my heart To caress you every night So you can feel close always As you travel foreign lands. And so you'll hurry to return To the warmth of  my embrace  Audio Engineer: Dean Johnston The creation of this episode of Diary of a Funeral Singer was supported by SeeChange 2020 Jervis Bay Arts Festival

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Annette Tesoriero is the Funeral Singer. In this series she ponders the importance of funerals and music through interviews and specially created performances.

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