Music Education &
Performing Arts Consultant
Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring Mahler: Symphony No 1 ABC 481 0847 It is rare to witness the genesis of a professional orchestra, which in its short life has gained an international reputation, such that it can command legendary conductors with which to work. This is the case with the Australian World Orchestra, a body … Read more
ABC 482 1059 It is impossible to suggest that one CD could contain all the highlights of an extensive recording career of Richard Bonynge, one of the world’s great maestros. This CD however, attempts to capture some of the gems of the Baroque era which Bonynge so loved and revived. Masterpieces (no less than seven … Read more
ABC 481 1112 Delving into the vaults, the ABC Classics team has compiled a lush array of music that should appeal to most listeners. Featuring the best orchestras and ensembles, including the Symphony Orchestras of Queensland, Tasmania, Melbourne, and Sydney, along with Orchestra Victoria and the Australia Ensemble, the choices are indeed, well-honed favourites. Included … Read more
Nothing seems to be too daunting for the ground-breaking Artistic Director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti AM, but he and his band of musicians have taken on three great works of Beethoven, and added a new work by one of the world’s leading rock musicians, Jonny Greenwood. They are really up against Beethoven … Read more
ABC 481 0032 Tin Pan Alley comes alive when Simon Tedeschi meets Gershwin in this sumptuous disc of piano music. You can feel the Manhattan energy in Tedeschi’s playing as he delves into the heart and soul of one of the world’s greatest song writers. Having spent years living and working in New York City, … Read more
Combining the old with the new, the traditional with the contemporary in music is no mean feat. But for Stephen Cleobury, Director of Music of the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, this is an essential element of remaining at the forefront of choral singing in an ever-changing world. Whilst he and the choristers of this world-famous … Read more
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
BIS 1893 A familiar face on the Australian concert scene, Martin Fröstis one of the world’s few wind players with an international career, who performs with all the major orchestras, as well as in chamber music and solo recitals. On this disc is music Mozart specifically wrote for one of the great clarinetists of the … Read more
Whilst always knowing of the name, Moya Henderson, I first came in contact with the Australian composer’s work when her major commission, Lindy – the opera, was premiered in the Sydney Opera House by Opera Australia. Having followed the story of the Chamberlains since 1980, this work had a special and personal resonance for me. … Read more
Music and Lyrics by Gavin Lockley Lyrics and Book by Ann Blainey The Metropolitan Orchestra & The Rum Corps Choir Sarah-Grace Williams (Conductor) Simon Tedeschi (Solo Pianist) KOTA001 The writing of a musical is an extraordinary feat by anyone’s measure. Australian stories abound which lend themselves to the musical theatre genre. In the story of … Read more