Ken Smith extended interview
Channel: Tracy Sorensen
Date: 28/11/2013

An extended, unedited interview with Ken Smith, aged 88, who personally knew Bricky Foster, the husband of Kate Kelly. As a child, he used to tie up his pony at Bricky's house. This was in the 1930s, long after Kate had died. Bricky was living on near the Forbes lagoon as an old man. This interview was recorded for a documentary, Songs for Kate, which follows the writing and staging of a chamber opera about the life of Kate Kelly (sister of bushranger Ned). The song cycle, by librettist Merrill Findlay and Ross composer Carey, was performed on the banks of the Forbes lagoon (New South Wales, Australia) in September, 2011, by soprano Sian Prior, chamber orchestra and community choirs. More information www.squawkingalah.com.au.