Felicity Wilcox’s new disc, Uncovered Ground, draws together works from 2014 to 2018. It is the first recording of concert works by this Australian composer, highly experienced across a range of genres. Her music for theatre, radio and film includes over sixty...
One of the admirable, indeed inspiring, aspects of the 2020 pandemic year is the number of musicians and groups who produced recordings during that time. The CD under review is one such product. 'Two' features Jennifer Eriksson on viola da gamba and Tommie Andersson...
Orange Chamber Music Festival: Gala Melbourne Digital Concert Hall from Orange, NSW, April 8, 2021 Joy and expectation were in the air at the Opening Gala of the Orange Chamber Music Festival in the central west of NSW. Introductory speakers and live audience alike...
Melbourne Digital Concert Hall - Hamer Hall Series 26 November 2020 For classical music lovers, one of the beacons of hope during the pandemic has been the Melbourne Digital Concert Hall (MDCH). The brainchild of Chris Howlett and Adele Schonhardt, for months now it...
There is always an air of anticipation when the Seraphim Trio visits North Sydney’s charming Independent Theatre, but this concert came with added expectations, as they were to be joined by guest violist, Martin Alexander. Over the pre-concert refreshments provided at...
The Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra made its first, and very welcome, visit to Newcastle on the evening of Saturday 17th August, bringing its touring program entitled ‘New Constellations’ to the highly successful 2019 Newcastle Music Festival. Co-founder...
The long line-up outside the Independent Theatre well before opening time augured well for the afternoon’s events, indicating that the regulars know the quality of the lavish afternoon tea provided as part of the afternoon’s entertainment. The ‘Prelude in Tea’ series...
Chatting with my neighbour at interval during Bel a Cappella’s Beatus concert, I agreed with her comment that she knew each of the composers represented, but with one exception - not the particular works sung – and what a joy it was to expand one’s experience of these...
It’s a winning formula – attract an audience to a newly-restored small theatre to hear fine music played by a renowned professional group, then ply them with coffee and cake both before the show and at interval. It certainly appealed to the audience assembled in North...
Wonderful setting for a concert What to do? Head for the side that had the best view of the pianist’s hands? Zero in on the other side, where the percussion instruments are arrayed? Or go for the middle where the other players are best seen, and where the view of the...