Carl Vine

Carl Vine: String Quartets (Goldner String Quartet)

ABC Classics 476 5168 The composing of string quartets always seems to suggest a maturity for a composer. In the last decade or so, a greater focus has been dedicated to writing in this genre by some of Australia’s finest. Notwithstanding the already large output by Peter Sculthorpe, other composers are currently making significant contributions, … Read more

Australian Chamber Orchestra with Danielle de Niese

Australian Chamber Orchestra Directed by Richard Tognetti, with soprano Danielle de Niese City Recital Hall, Angel Place Saturday, June 9 Reviewed by Barry Walmsley Full of wondrous surprises, the Australian Chamber Orchestra never fails to impress. Its programming choices along with guest artists keeps audiences enthralled. No less was Saturday’s performance by the ACO, with … Read more