Copland: Appalachian Spring / Eight Poems of Emily Dickinson

Emma Matthews Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Benjamin Northey ABC 481 0863   The profound poetry of American, Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) is fertile ground for expressive musical treatment. Aaron Copland (1900-1990) visited Dickinson’s New England home, and through his research gained much insight into the reclusive poet. He was considered to be the only person … Read more

Emma Matthews: Mozart Arias

Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Marko Letonja ABC 481 0776 Here are some firsts. Emma Matthews reveals that this recording is the first recording of her singing Queen of the Night (The Magic Flute), and Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro). She also reveals that the notion of recording came about many years ago (2008). Clearly, … Read more