Concert Review: The Birch Tree/Thoroughbass

Concert Review: The Birch Tree/Thoroughbass

Thoroughbass The Birch Tree St Luke’s Anglican Church, Mosman 8 November 2015 Joanne Arnott (recorder), Lucy Cormack (cello), Shaun Ng (viola da gamba), Angus Ryan (cello), Diana Weston (Director and harpsichord) One of the intriguing musical developments of the past few years has been the way in which period musical instruments are being utilised in performing…

Two World Premieres from Thoroughbass

Two World Premieres from Thoroughbass

Thoroughbass directed by harpsichordist Diana Weston presents the world premieres of two new in its November concert The Birch Tree. Along with ensemble members Lucy Cormack (cello), Shaun Ng (gamba) and Joanne Arnott (recorder), Thoroughbass looks at how folksong has been the inspiration for composers as diverse as Ann Carr-Boyd, Mary Margeau, Elena Kats-Chernin and Bartok.  Thoroughbass will show…