Category: Reviews

The Dying Sun … has very finely crafted moments from an undoubtedly sure compositional pen.

English tenor Allan Clayton and Australian-born, London-based pianist Kate Golla joined forces for a performance of Winterreise, Franz Schubert’s iconic song-cycle with text by poet Wilhelm Müller, sung in German with English surtitles. This remarkable performance deserves unrestrained acclamation.

ROBERT DE VISÉE Pieces for Theorbo is simply gorgeous to listen to. Its tranquility is as fitting for a 17th century court as it is for swooning on a beach or solitary introspection.

The Australia Ensemble UNSW’s “Cycles” program was “a display of solid, skilful ensemble playing.”

Acacia Quartet: Mozart Dvorak Chance released on the Move label is a charming trio of diverse string quartets, expertly played, Lovely music for a salon.

In a program that celebrates hope and renewal, the Choir of St James presented music that ascends the heights from through a wide range of choral music from the 1500s to the current day in this superbly curated concert.

An enjoyable evening of music which highlighted the often overlooked complexity and variety of the early and middle Baroque eras, well played by an ensemble with a clear affinity for and enjoyment of the repertoire.

In its CD Tango de Saxos, the four outstanding saxophonists of Nexas Quartet demonstrate their intimate knowledge of tango style, and know what works for their combination of instruments.

An American in Paris has opened its Sydney season and it’s an intoxicating hit. Who could ask for anything more?!