orchestra seventeen88 An Evening with the Viennese Titans New Hall, Sydney Grammar School, Darlinghurst 22 November 2014 orchestra seventeen88 is continuing to establish itself as a welcome addition to Sydney’s musical life. Its aim is to present music from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries using historically informed practice and playing on instruments…
Tout Français Thoroughbass St Luke’s Anglican Church, Mosman November 16, 2014 Courtly dance music by lesser-known French composers was the focus for this concert given by Diana Weston – founder of early music ensemble Thoroughbass, with viola da gamba player, Shaun Ng and soprano Anna Fraser. Most of the works performed were composed during the…
The Company We Keep, Acacia Quartet, The Australian Hall, Sydney November 6, 2014 Stepping away from the peak hour bustle on Sydney’s Elizabeth Street, the hidden gem that is the Australian Hall hosted the Acacia Quartet’s programme The Company We Keep, featuring music by Gershwin, Glass, Kreisler and Brisbane born, Hollywood based composer Joe Twist….