Category: Reviews

The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s digital performance Sacro Amor is 75 minutes of pure pleasure at any time, but especially so in lockdown.

Wilcox proves that as she presses the ‘play’ button on the music of the future, she doesn’t hit the ‘delete’ button on music of the past. She has drawn on it for inspiration, inclusion and elaboration.

Fika/ ElysianFields/ Move Records Jenny Eriksson and her ensemble Elysian Fields have released Fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’), a 9-track, album with 50+ minutes…

The Obbligato Sonatas…a vital and impressive accomplishment by the Bach Akademie Australia in Sydney’s music calendar.

Simon Tedeschi proved himself to be as skilful an ensemble player as he is a soloist and Sally Walker is, I believe, Australia’s best flautist.

The instruments, techniques and musicianship of the AHE are integral to its distinctive sound – a critical element in keeping this historic, genteel and entertaining style alive.

A talented work in progress and one worth cultivating with loving care.