Susan Graham’s recital reviewed
David Vance commends Susan Graham’s ambitious programme:
David Vance commends Susan Graham’s ambitious programme:
The performance by living legend Jordi Savall and his early music ensemble Hespèrion XXI in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House not only entertained and transfixed the auience, it was a masterclass in early instrumental performance and a rare opportunity to hear an expert ensemble of early instuments playing this specialist repertoire.
David Vance reviews the SSO conducted by David Zinman: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/voices-carry-as-conductor-and-choir-shine-in-mozart-20120503-1y1kx.html
This was an intelligent and entertaining line-up from an expert performer well-versed her specialist repertoire, proving yet again that there is always something new in the old.
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.
Mass in B minor, BWV 232, J S Bach Choir of Christ Church St Laurence, St Laurence Baroque and Australian Baroque Brass Christ Church St Laurence April 2, 2017 Whether Sydney’s choral directors were in cahoots or whether it was coincidence, choral music fans have the rare luxury of hearing three of J S Bach’s…
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