Susan Graham’s recital reviewed

David Vance commends Susan Graham’s ambitious programme:

David Vance commends Susan Graham’s ambitious programme:
Czech Fantasy, Orava Quartet, Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, 26 October, 2018. Written by Ria Andriani Performing in the Opera House is a highlight in any musician’s tour. The Orava Quartet’s Utzon Room performance of Czech Fantasy was just that, not just for them but for their audience as well. Completing their debut Australian tour, they’re…
Concert review- Samson, G.F. Handel Pacific Opera Studio and The Muffatt Collective Christ Church St Laurence, Sydney, Saturday May 17 th, 2025 Reviewer- Victoria Watson, image credit Rosa Doric. Pacific Opera Studio, a training ensemble for aspiring young opera singers, provides a rare opportunity in Sydney to hone the operatic craft. Its current artistic direction…
Hemispheres is a gem of a CD, which, like many independent recordings, has slipped under the radar of the mainstream press. Described as ‘Mystical journeys through four continents’ Hemispheres was recorded by flautist Sally Walker with pianist Philip Mayers, both prodigiously gifted Australian musicians with impressive international careers. The anthology represents eleven 20th century composers…
Mexican-born tenor Rolando Villazon’s return to singing after a hiatus due to throat surgery has been welcomed by his followers. After an absence of some three years from the recording scene, Villazon has released a solo CD Villazon Verdi singing the repertoire he does best. Released in November 2012. (DG 477 9460), the studio recording was made in Milan…
South African lyric soprano Pumeza Matshikiza’s second album Arias, released this year on Decca (478 8964) is a diverse portrait collection of operatic arias, art song and popular song from a very fine singer who has a glorious voice at her complete command. The operatic arias are taken from the leading roles that Pumeza has performed,…
Easton is a force to be reckoned with as she directs her ensemble The Bach Akademie Australia, in an exploration of J.S. Bach’s genius.