The Australia Ensemble reviewed
Peter McCallum reviews the Australia Ensemble for the Sydney Morning Herald. (Even the SMH makes typos!)
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/review/gig/australia-ensemlbe-20120318-1vdnw.html
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