Thoroughbass directed by harpsichordist Diana Weston presents the world premieres of two new in its November concert The Birch Tree. Along with ensemble members Lucy Cormack (cello), Shaun Ng (gamba) and Joanne Arnott (recorder), Thoroughbass looks at how folksong has been the inspiration for composers as diverse as Ann Carr-Boyd, Mary Margeau, Elena Kats-Chernin and Bartok. Thoroughbass will show…
Regarded as one of Australia’s foremost composers, Ann Carr-Boyd has produced a diverse and prolific output of chamber music over the years. Her composition Fandango was voted one of the top 100 works in ABC Classic FM’s survey of chamber music. Presented by Thoroughbass and Wirripang, Flying West is a concert of music by Ann Carr-Boyd which represents the…
Tout Français Thoroughbass St Luke’s Anglican Church, Mosman November 16, 2014 Courtly dance music by lesser-known French composers was the focus for this concert given by Diana Weston – founder of early music ensemble Thoroughbass, with viola da gamba player, Shaun Ng and soprano Anna Fraser. Most of the works performed were composed during the…