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Flowers Still Bloom: New Release From Michelle Nelson On Move
Flowers Still Bloom is a new album from guitarist, composer and creative educator, Michelle Nelson. It is the result of her experiences in the midst of Melbourne’s first lockdown, encountering what so many other musicians did – the lack of work and isolation. It gave her the time and space to contemplate life as we…
The Latin Muse – Popular Hispanic Composers On A New Release From Move Records
The Latin Muse, a new album release on the Move label, presents some of the best-known works of five Hispanic composers: Piazzolla, Granados, de Falla, Albeniz and Ginastera, performed by pianist Nancy Tsou. The album, available on multiple platforms includes three of Piazzolla’s most popular works, Oblivion, Milonga de Angel and Libertango. Tsou also presents…
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Releases His Favourites On Carte Blanche From Decca
Legendary pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet announces Carte Blanche, a new album on Decca Classics. Carte Blanche will be released on 10 September, following his 60th birthday on 7 September. To mark a milestone birthday and celebrate a new chapter in his relationship with the Decca label, Thibaudet was given “carte blanche” by Decca to choose personal…
The Gurrumul Story Available This Week From Decca
The first ever anthology of Gurrumul’s classics, The Gurrumul Story is set for release on September 10, 2021 by Decca on digital platforms, CD, Deluxe CD+DVD and on vinyl. The Indigenous Australian singer/songwriter Gurrumul (1971-2017) grew up on Elcho Island (Galiwin’ku), off the coast of tropical North East Arnhem land in Australia’s Northern Territory. The…
Eliza Shepherd is Ensemble Offspring’s 2022 Hatched Academy Associate Artist
Ensemble Offspring announces flautist Eliza Shephard as its Hatched Academy Associate Artist for 2022. Shepherd impressed the adjudicators with her dedication and ambition and as a confident and established performer in a wide range of styles. Known for her engaging performance style, Eliza’s passions align strongly with Ensemble Offspring’s core values. She writes “I respect…
Sydney Eisteddfod Choral Championship Finalists Announced
The Sydney Eisteddfod has announed the finalists for the 2021 Choral Champoionships. Congratulations to the finalists and to all those who entered the competition, held online despite difficult times. The finalists for the Open Choral Championships are: Bella Voce (Newcastle) …
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Concert Review: Piano And Flute Recital/ Tedeschi And Walker
Simon Tedeschi proved himself to be as skilful an ensemble player as he is a soloist and Sally Walker is, I believe, Australia’s best flautist.
Concert Review: Beethoven’s Pastoral/ Australian Haydn Ensemble
The instruments, techniques and musicianship of the AHE are integral to its distinctive sound – a critical element in keeping this historic, genteel and entertaining style alive.