Baritone Matthias Goerne arrives in Australia
Preview Matthias Goerne’s tour of Australia:
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/sublime-fusion-of-song-and-voice-20110925-1krky.html
Preview Matthias Goerne’s tour of Australia:
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/sublime-fusion-of-song-and-voice-20110925-1krky.html
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