…and another review
Murray Black reviews the same performance (SSO/Mahler 2) for The Australian: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/epic-conclusion-to-brilliant-cycle/story-fn9d2mxu-1226205361821
Mahler2/SSO:’A thrilling valediction’
Peter McCallum reviews the opening night performance of Mahler’s Symphony No 2 ‘Resurrection’ by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra with soprano Emma Matthews, mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung and the Sydney Philhamonia Choirs, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/a-rich-and-brooding-farewell-to-majestic-mahler-odyssey-20111124-1nwtb.html The performance is repeated on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Monday 28th November, with a live broadcast on ABC Classic…
‘First Stones’ reviewed
Check out this review of nine new works presented by Halcyon: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/take-nine-composers-and-hear-how-magic-is-made-20111120-1np4b.html