Ironwood, the renowned period instrument ensemble celebrates its 10th anniversary with a Sydney concert and the launch of an album of the music of Brahms, Tones of Romantic Extravagance. In this special 10th anniversary concert, Ironwood performs Elgar’s Piano Quintet in A minor, Op 84. Comprising some of Australia’s most outstanding performers and period instrument specialists,…
Australian Haydn Ensemble led by Artistic Director Skye McIntosh and soloist Neal Peres Da Costa playing the Fortepiano perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 4 in the ensemble’s ongoing cycle of exploring chamber versions of Beethoven’s piano concertos. Reflecting 18th century practice, this year the AHE is using as a basis, Beethoven’s own sketches for a new version of…
Barely five years old, the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE), has released its debut recording, The Haydn Album on ABC Classics. It marks an important milestone in the evolution of the ensemble, as it diversifies beyond the annual concert series it has presented since its founding in 2011 by artistic director and concertmaster of the ensemble,…