Eliza Shephard - I Will Not Be Sad in This World (2026) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. I Will Not Be Sad In This World
02. Leonardo Saw the Spring: I. Leonardo Saw the Spring
03. Leonardo Saw the Spring: II. Leonardo Drew the Blooms
04. Leonardo Saw the Spring: III. Leonardo Loved the Still
05. Leonardo Saw the Spring: IV. Leonardo Drew in Spring
06. Eliza Aria
07. Still
08. Ballade
09. Eugene Onegin, Act II: Lensky's Aria (Arr. for flute and piano by Leopold Auer)
10. Oodnadatta Who
11. Odysseus and the Sirens
12. Song Without Words
13. Syrinx, L. 129
14. Nocturne
15. Floating in Space

Eliza Shephard is a vibrant and fearless flautist, a leading light in the Australian contemporary classical scene and an audience favourite across a wide range of art forms, from the concert stage to opera, theatre and dance. ABC Classic is thrilled to present her debut solo album, I Will Not Be Sad In This World.

This compelling recording reflects Shephard's belief in the power of music to sustain, connect and inspire. ‘It’s a poem to the world,’ she says. ‘It reflects my feeling that, amidst crisis, we will bond together to support one another through our struggles. Capturing moments of despair, hope, joy, fiery rage and bliss, this album traverses music that has shaped my career, resonated deeply with me in profound ways, and brought me comfort in trying times.

‘It is also defiant and encapsulates my deep impulse to continue exploring all corners of the world in music.’

Featuring works for flute, piccolo, alto and bass flute, piano and electronics, the program showcases the extraordinary versatility of both the instrument and the artist. From the melting beauty of Debussy’s iconic Syrinx and the Romantic lyricism of Lili Boulanger’s beloved Nocturne to the electrifying virtuosity of Anne Norman’s Oodnadatta Who and the exquisite stillness of Ingrid Stölzel’s Leonardo Saw the Spring, a captivating portrait of an artist at work, this is a transcendent musical experience.

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