Month: March 2021
Concert Review: Paul Stanhope: A New Requiem/ Sydney Chamber Choir
It was a joy to be present at the Sydney Chamber Choir’s ‘Paul Stanhope: A New Requiem’ for a celebration of exemplary Australian choral music and performance.
Album Review: Moonlight Reflections / Stacey Alleaume
Soprano Stacey Alleaume’s debut album ‘Moonlight Reflections’ is inspired by French Art Song and is available in late March 2021.
Concert Review: Diana Doherty & Streeton Trio
Under the auspices of Musica Viva, Sydney oboe player Diana Doherty was joined by the Streeton Trio comprising violinist Emma Jardine, cellist Umberto Clerici and pianist Benjamin Kopp in an hour-long, interval-free recital performing music by Martinů, Skipworth and Mendelssohn.
Concert Review: a rose upon a thorn/Choir of St James’
The choir has returned to performance after the COVID hiatus sounding better than before.
The Violinist Who Draws More Than Her Bow
Acacia Quartet first violinist Lisa Stewart talks about her double life as a popular illustrator.
A New Post For Dr Nicholas Milton
Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas Milton AM, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra, who has a new appointment in Austria.
Seeds of Hope – Deborah Humble On Loss And Opportunity During The Pandemic
Mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble talks about life during and after lockdown – the disruption and loss, self-realisations, her responsibilities as a teacher and the opportunities – new and returning.