Acacia Quartet Performs Moya Henderson

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

Joan Sutherland: Classic Australian Performances (2 CD set), ABC Classics 476 3963

In 2000 and 2001, ABC Classics released The Best of Joan Sutherland: Live from the Sydney Opera House, (Volumes 1 and 2) with the Elizabethan Sydney Orchestra conducted by Richard Bonynge. Ten years on, these two discs have been re-packaged in one box set as Classic Australian Performances. Now a year since the passing of … Read more