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,…
Vienna Salon, Australian Haydn Ensemble Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House May 31, 2016 The Australian Haydn Ensemble demonstrated its flair for skilled and instinctive ensemble playing when it performed the music of the early Classical Viennese school in Vienna Salon. Playing on period or replica instruments, the four core string instrumetalists were joined by flautist…
Recorder virtuoso Maurice Steger opened the year for the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at the City Recital Hall earlier this week with a programme of music by Vivaldi, Telemann, Geminiani and others of the era. The concerts continue on selected dates till March 5. Scroll down to see all three images of the musicians in action.