The Brentano String Quartet performs with such passion that the Times of London claims their instruments almost burst into flames. Their programming too is sparked with a passion for innovation as they bring to their Musica Viva Australian tour, early Renaissance music as well as a contemporary Australian work. On the programme is music by Mozart (String Quartet no 15…
The amber tones of the viola embellish the core musicians of TRIOZ when viola player Yvette Goodchild joins pianist Kathy Selby, violinist Niki Vasilakis and cellist Emma-Jane Murphy for their “Emerald Crossing” tour which comes to Sydney city (the City Recital Hall) on Tuesday May 17th at 7 pm and Turramurra on Sunday 15th March…
“Meet Fiona Campbell” says the media release. “Venus in voice and form” (Opera-Opera). This mezzo–soprano could have been created by Botticelli – cascading tresses and a goddess gown. Over the page, a complete contrast as she stands arms akimbo. The manicured nails and chandelier earrings prevail, yet the hair is tied back, and Campbell wears a mannish shirt and…