‘First Stones’ reviewed
Check out this review of nine new works presented by Halcyon:
Check out this review of nine new works presented by Halcyon:
Bird Spirit Dreaming is a throughly enjoyable recent release from the Australian ensemble, HD Duo on the Da Vinci Classics label.
Songs of Splendour – A Venetian Coronation The Choir of St James’/The Choir of St Mary’s Cathedral/Australian Baroque Brass Conducted by Paul McCreesh St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney 21 May 2014 It is now twenty-five years since Paul McCreesh first compiled his conjectural reconstruction of the music performed at the coronation of Doge Marino…
The farewell tour by Trioz is underway. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/trios-farewell-trip-down-an-untrodden-mozartian-way-20111110-1n99q.html
SoundsLikeSydney couldn’t get along to this concert but we have the link to the review by Robert Forgács. Click here to read.
Under the auspices of Musica Viva, Sydney oboe player Diana Doherty was joined by the Streeton Trio comprising violinist Emma Jardine, cellist Umberto Clerici and pianist Benjamin Kopp in an hour-long, interval-free recital performing music by Martinů, Skipworth and Mendelssohn.
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.