Concert Review: Haydn’s Sun & Mendelssohn’s Stars/ Australian Haydn Ensemble String Quartet
The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s program was inspired by the concept of the fugue. performed with passion and finesse.
The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s program was inspired by the concept of the fugue. performed with passion and finesse.
Ng plies a highly specialised craft, creating the illusion of a small ensemble from a single instrument. He draws on the features of the era, playing the melodic lines as well as enriching the texture with double and triple stops, weaving ornamentation and arpeggiated chords.
Both ARCO and Da Costa have provided a brilliantly performed exploration of Mozart’s piano style through Reinecke’s legacy, supported by academic rigor. It is also delightful to listen to. We take meticulous care in preserving paintings and other artifacts of the past. Why not music as well?