Concert Review: Revolutionary Romance/ Australian Romantic And Classical Orchestra

Concert Review: Revolutionary Romance/ Australian Romantic And Classical Orchestra

Revolutionary Romance, Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, Chamber Soloists, CIty Recital Hall, 17 September 2017 Written by Wendy McLeod It was a gentle spring afternoon in Sydney when the Chamber Soloists of the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra (ARCO) gathered to present Revolutionary Romance featuring chamber works by Mozart and Spohr, showcasing Australian clarinet virtuoso,…

An Italian Romance With ARCO

An Italian Romance With ARCO

Romance is the theme for the year as ARCO, the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra presents Italian Romance, featuring the music of Beethoven and Mendelssohn. This inspired ensemble of historically informed performers bring a revitalised spirit and energy to these masterpieces by Beethoven and Mendelssohn, conducted by the brilliant Benjamin Bayl, principal guest conductor of the…

Album Review:  Brahms – Tones of Romantic Extravagance/ Ironwood

Album Review: Brahms – Tones of Romantic Extravagance/ Ironwood

Ironwood, the Australian period instrument specialist ensemble has released a sumptuous new double album Brahms – Tones of Romantic Extravagance (ABC Classics), featuring two of Brahms’ major chamber works, the Piano Quartet No 1 in G minor opus 25 on disc one, and the Piano Quintet in F minor opus 34 on disc two. The…