Sounds of the Soul

Lian Husi Klamar: The Traditional Music of East Timor Ros Dunlop Published by Tekee Media, 2012 $59.95 The first book to emerge concerning the music of the newest nation in the world, East Timor, is a rich resource, bursting at the seams with glorious photographs, paintings, songs and diagrams. Collated and written by classically-trained clarinetist, … Read more

Cello Romance

ABC 476 5162 Anthologies of famous cello music abound, but this latest 2CD release from ABC Classics deserves to be heard. It is a compilation of recordings made mostly by Australians, including Janis Laurs, Li-Wei Qin, Sally Maer, Louise King, Michael Goldschlager, Julian Thompson, Suzanne Wijsman, Noeleen Wright, Daniel Yeardon, Anthea Cottee, Fenella Gill and … Read more

Konstantin Shamray in Recital

ABC 476 4954  The Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia (SIPCA) attracts some of the finest young pianists from all over the world, and has established for some, careers beyond the competition stage. A favourite performer and winner of the 2008 competition has been Russian pianist, Konstantin Shamray (taking five other prizes, including the People’s … Read more