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