The Habañera ('L'amour est un oiseau rebelle')is one of the most recognisable tunes from opera. It is a feature of the first Act of Georges Bizet's opera, Carmen, where Carmen describes how love is like a bird, fleeting and free. 
Ruth Strutt (mezzo-soprano) and Tamara-Anna Cislowska (piano) recorded this version for the ABC Classic Duet program, airing on ABC Classic on 24 June 2021.

Habanera (Bizet, Georges) - recorded live on Classic FM Duet

My Funny Valentine debuted in 1937 as a show tune in 'Babes in Arms', and has since become a cult jazz favourite from the Golden Era. 

Vox: Ruth Strutt (www.ruthstrutt.com)
Keys: Warwick Dunham (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3rVAWK8_h0)

My Funny Valentine (Richard Rodgers)

Dowland reimagined.

Vox: Ruth Strutt (www.ruthstrutt.com)
Brass: Ash Hall (https://www.facebook.com/The-Ash-Hall-Trio-929169537103622/)
Guitars: Steve Thorneycroft (https://soundcloud.com/stevethorneycroft)
Rhythm: Steve Harris (https://www.une.edu.au/staff-profiles/arts/sharris9)

Come Heavy Sleep - Wondrous Machine LIVE at McCrossin's Mill

Purcell reimagined.

Vox: Ruth Strutt (www.ruthstrutt.com)
Brass: Ash Hall (https://www.facebook.com/The-Ash-Hall-Trio-929169537103622/)
Guitars: Steve Thorneycroft (https://soundcloud.com/stevethorneycroft)
Rhythm: Steve Harris (https://www.une.edu.au/staff-profiles/arts/sharris9)

Music For A While - Wondrous Machine LIVE at McCrossins Mill

Here The Deities Approve - Wondrous Machine LIVE at McCrossin's Mill

Purcell reimagined.

Vox: Ruth Strutt (www.ruthstrutt.com)
Brass: Ash Hall (www.facebook.com/The-Ash-Hall-Tri…929169537103622/)
Guitars: Steve Thorneycroft (@stevethorneycroft)
Rhythm: Steve Harris (www.une.edu.au/staff-profiles/arts/sharris9)

Dido's Lament - Wondrous Machine LIVE at McCrossin's Mill

Bach reimagined.

Vox: Ruth Strutt (www.ruthstrutt.com)
Brass: Ash Hall (www.facebook.com/The-Ash-Hall-Tri…929169537103622/)
Guitars: Steve Thorneycroft (@stevethorneycroft)
Rhythm: Steve Harris (www.une.edu.au/staff-profiles/arts/sharris9)

Chaconne in Dm from Violin Partita No. 2 (BWV 1004)- Wondrous Machine LIVE at McCrossin's Mill

Australian mezzo-soprano. Performing with Opera Australia and passionate about fusing classical and contemporary sounds.

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