Sabine Meyer’s Perth concert reviewed….
“The stuff of great artistry” says Mark Coughlan in The Australian:
“The stuff of great artistry” says Mark Coughlan in The Australian:
Violinist Thomas Zehetmair has recorded the solo sonatas and partitas of J S Bach, Sei Solo – Johann Sebastian Bach The Sonatas and Partitas, to be released on the ECM New Series label on 15 November. Composed three centuries ago, Johann Sebastian Bach’s set of six works for solo violin stands as one of the…
Popular broadcaster Graham Abbott’s fifteenth episode of his fascinating podcast series ‘Classics Unlocked’, is available now on YouTube, Apple Music and all other podcast platforms. Every episode is also hosted on the Classics Direct website. In this episode of ‘Classics Unlocked’, Graham explores the piano music of Béla Bartók whose music was strongly influenced by…
The crisis in the Eurozone has its impact on funding for cultural activities. Matthew Westwood writes in The Australian http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/europes-spreading-culture-of-austerity/story-e6frg8n6-1226757588437
What does it take to lead a successful performing arts organisation – and is Australia grooming the next generation of leaders? Matthew Westwood reports in today’s The Australian.
Mahler’s personal copy of his 3rdand longest symphony was recently discovered in a private collection. If that isn’t exciting enough, it is notated in the composer’s hand, and is to be auctioned this week. http://gramophone.co.uk/classical-music-news/the-score-of-the-third-symphony-by-mahler-to-be-auctioned
Pianist Rob Hao returns to Sydney from London for his inaugural solo tour of Australia which will include a performance at the Utzon Room in April. The concert will include the Australian premiere of Sydney-based Australian composer Nicholas Vines’ Indie Ditties. From London, Hao gave us some insights into his career thus far and we speak with Nick Vines about his intriguing piece, Indie Ditties.