Daniel Rojas and the Latin piano
Pianist and composer Daniel Rojas brings the music of the South American people to the concert hall in a recital this weekend.
Read our interview with him at
Pianist and composer Daniel Rojas brings the music of the South American people to the concert hall in a recital this weekend.
Read our interview with him at
Effervescent composer and pianist extraordinaire, Daniel Rojas is guest soloist in the Willoughby Symphony’s Glory concert. Daniel Rojas is the Willoughby Symphony’s 2017 Composer-in-Residence. Opening with the suite Pelléas and Mélisande by French composer Gabriel Fauré, Daniel Rojas will then join the orchestra on stage to perform the intoxicating rhythms and entrancing melodies of his…
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson has recorded both of Brahms’ piano concerti with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tadaaki Otaka. The 2 CD set from Deutsche Grammophon on the MSO Live Series, is scheduled for release on July 19th. In this video he gives a brief account of what to listen for in music.
Pianist Kathryn Selby with violinist Grace Clifford and cellist Timo-Veikko Valve explore the complex relationship shared by Brahms, Robert Schumann and Clara Schumann in their May touring recital “Love & Devotion.” More information. Here’s a preview of the concert.
J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 must have one of the most thrilling and celebratory openings ever heard. Hope you enjoy this version of the opening chorus Jauchzet frohlocket from the Frauenkirche Dresden in the heart of Saxony. The Staatskapelle Dresden, is conducted by Christian Thielemann, Sophie Koch (Mezzosoprano) und Thomas Hampson (Baritone).
The Willoughby Symphony conducted by Matthew Wood, presents Nature, featuring the music of Bohemia, guest artists, music by Composer-in-Residence Daniel Rojas and a world premiere by the 2017 Willoughby Symphony/Fine Music 102.5 Young Composer of the Year. Opening with Smetana’s endearing composition, The Moldau, journey across the Czech countryside, past the lush backdrop of the…
“Baroque Duets” a new CD release, has a lot to say for itself. First and foremost, it is a superb compilation of Baroque vocal music, eminently listenable but away from the beaten track; it is also a historically informed and technically well executed performance by singers and instrumentalists on period instruments; it even contains a…