The Acacia Quartet: String Quartets By Henderson, Vines And Beethoven

The Acacia Quartet: String Quartets By Henderson, Vines And Beethoven

The Acacia Quartet presents their second Utzon Room concert this year with a fascinating journey back in time and history. The stunning views and intimacy of the Utzon Room are a perfect match for Acacia’s renowned and engaging performances. The program features Beethoven’s glorious String Quartet No. 10 in E Flat Major Op.74, ‘The Harp’, a…

Halcyon Presents Of Earth And Stars

Halcyon Presents Of Earth And Stars

Opening its 2016 season with an intimate format, Halcyon presents Of Earth and Stars, a program of solos and duos for voice and cello. Featuring long-time collaborators mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong and cellist Geoffrey Gartner, Of Earth and Stars will feature an array of small gems, spanning four decades and three continents. On the programme: Martin…

CD Review: Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon

CD Review: Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon

Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon, is a recording of 21 songs by living Australasian composers, performed by the new music ensemble Halcyon. Released on the Tall Poppies label (TP 236) last month, the project was the brainchild of Halcyon’s founders and core performers, soprano Alison Morgan and mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong, to commemorate Halcyon’s 15th anniversary and…