Concert Review: Songs of Solitude And Solace
SoundsLikeSydney couldn’t get along to this concert but we have the link to the review by
Robert Forgács.
SoundsLikeSydney couldn’t get along to this concert but we have the link to the review by
Robert Forgács.
Acacia Quartet: Mozart Dvorak Chance released on the Move label is a charming trio of diverse string quartets, expertly played, Lovely music for a salon.
The Australian Haydn Ensemble celebrated its tenth anniversary with a with a resplendent performance of Josef Haydn’s 1798 hero oratorio, The Creation, in collaboration with exceptional vocal soloists, an augmented ensemble of period and replica instruments and the Sydney Chamber Choir, all under the direction of Roland Peelman.
Enigmatic, The Enigma Quartet Independent Theatre, North Sydney May 21, 2017 Written by Victoria Watson This ensemble of stylish and accomplished musicians has been playing together for a number of years. For this concert, core quartet members violinists Marianne Broadfoot and Kerry Martin along with cellist Rowena Macneish, were joined by guest viola player Liz…
It comes from his heart. His Latin heart. Argentinian born Australian baritone José Carbó has recorded a collection of music from Argentina, My Latin Heart, a tribute to his heritage. Accompanying him are guitarist brothers Leonard and Slava Grigoryan. Together they have created a swathe of Latin American songs that blaze, glow, fade to embers and flare again. Carbó…
Jacqui Dark is a consummate entertainer, generous with her emotions. This was a visceral performance which more than matched the courage, the physicality and commitment demanded by the songs of Jacques Brel. She gave her all.
Jonas Kaufmann, In Concert, August 10, 2014, Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. It was an evening to cherish. Presented by Opera Australia, German tenor Jonas Kaufmann gave his Australian debut, in concert at the Sydney Opera House, and the audience wouldn’t go home. I admit to certain reservations about this event. Was a recital of…