Concert Review: Fleury, Sun, Farid/Horn Trios/ Musica Viva
Horn Trios Nicolas Fleury (horn), Emily Sun (violin), Amir Farid (piano) Musica Viva City Recital Hall 19 June, 2021 A serendipitous outcome of the pandemic and the absence of overseas touring artists has been the innovative combination of Australian based artists who have, notwithstanding snap border lockdowns, been able to tour and grace us with…
Concert Review: Bach Akademie Australia/Obbligato Sonatas
The Obbligato Sonatas…a vital and impressive accomplishment by the Bach Akademie Australia in Sydney’s music calendar.
Concert Review: Piano And Flute Recital/ Tedeschi And Walker
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.
Concert Review: Beethoven’s Pastoral/ Australian Haydn Ensemble
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.
Album Review: Winterreise/ Greco/Helyard
Aided and abetted by pianist Erin Helyard, David Greco is by far Australia’s best current lieder baritone.
Album Review: Lise Davidsen/ Beethoven-Wagner-Verdi
A talented work in progress and one worth cultivating with loving care.
Concert Review: Konstantin Shamray & ANAM Orchestra
The young musicians of ANAM are extraordinarily gifted… Their performance is mature beyond their years and demonstrates exceptional ensemble techniques as they breathe together, articulate and phrase in sympathy. Sophie Rowell’s leadership is meticulous and a superb study in leadership.
Album Review: Benjamin Bernheim/ Deutsche Grammophon
Randolph Magri-Overend is impressed by this next-gen tenor’s debut recording for Deutsche Grammaphon.
Album Review: Erich Kleiber/ Staatskapelle Berlin/Berlin Philharmoniker/ Eloquence Remaster
Very highly recommended!