“Tis better to have loved and lost…”
Excerpts from Fiona Campbell’s new debut solo CD, “Love+Loss”: three cantatas with a period ensemble led by Neal Peres Da Costa.
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Telemann Anniversary
Georg Philipp Telemann born March 14th 1681 (d 1757) . Friend and rival of JS Bach and Handel. Bach appointed Telemann godfather to his son Carl Philipp Emmanuel after whom he was also named. Fabulous playing of Telemann’s oboe concertos from the noted oboeist Heinz Holliger.
Thomas Hampson on the Language of Music
Brilliant, entertaining and lucid – baritone Thomas Hampson talks to BBC’s Hardtalk about understanding classical music.
Australia Ensemble: Raising Sparks
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French counter-tenor is soon to perform in Sydney with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. This excerpt from a French made TV feature (English sub-titles) takes a behind the scenes look at the prodigious singer. See http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/the-fascination-of-jaroussky/10867.html for more.
Ironwood’s 10th Anniversary Concert Includes Album Launch
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