Haefliger/Zinman/SSO reviewed


Reviews of two recent Sydney concerts: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/a-centenary-tribute-to-glanvillehicks-20120520-1yyp7.html http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/gershwin-with-some-fancy-footwork-20120520-1yypl.html
In its CD Tango de Saxos, the four outstanding saxophonists of Nexas Quartet demonstrate their intimate knowledge of tango style, and know what works for their combination of instruments.
Music in the stillness Concert 1/ Josie and The Emeralds The Art Gallery of New South Wales Foyer Wednesday April 11, 7:30 pm Written by Ria Andriani Music in the Stillness is a concert series presented by Josie and the Emeralds. It combines music from the medieval period and new Australian compositions inspired by The…
The ‘Fab Four’ of chamber music, France’s Modigliani Quartet, returned to Sydney to perform under the auspices of Musica Viva earlier this week. Hamstrung by an injury to resident cellist François Kieffer on the rain washed streets of Paris during the week before they left for Australia, the tour was salvaged by friend and colleague…
Descending the spiral staircases into the darkened subterranean caverns of the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), was like entering the recesses of the subconscious. The museum was about to host the inaugural coming together of a collision of sensory experiences in the form of Synaesthesia: Music of Colour and Mind, a festival that…
The Choir of St James’ King Street in collaboration with The Choir of Trinity College Melbourne and Ironwood Orchestra, directed by Warren Trevelyan-Jones and Michael Leighton Jones presented the opening performance of Bach and Beyond at St James’ Church, King Street last evening. the concert is repeated tomorrow, Saturday 24th September at 5 pm. The…