In our latest magazine, ten leading brains decide who and what changed the course of music history. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 18, 2016
A much-loved part of the Australian music landscape, Guitar Trek’s newest recording is a wide-ranging set of pieces. With the tagline “gems from classical music and beyond” it’s easy to imagine a rather cynical combination of classical hits, but Guitar Trek have recorded a delightful programme with a solid mix of the familiar and unfamiliar. They’ve given us familiar names but with unfamiliar pieces (Rodrigo’s Four Pieces for Piano), as well as favourites that are always welcome (Tchaikovsky’s Waltz of the Flowers). One of the problems with the guitar quartet is that four of the same instrument results in a limited texture and range. Guitar Trek’s point of difference, however, is that they, along with Australian luthier Graham Caldersmith, have created a guitar “family” – they use treble, baritone and bass instruments, in addition to the normal guitar. This expansion creates significant new opportunities for performance, of which they take great advantage on this CD. For example, part of the disc is devoted to South American music. One piece, Noite Serena (Serene Night) by Rufino Almeida, known as “Bau”, uses Guitar Trek’s classical bass as a substitute for the… Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already…
February 18, 2016
ACO's latest Finnish recruit gets off to a stimulating start.
February 17, 2016
A Valentine's Day tribute to the women and men who inspired the great composers.
February 14, 2016
The experimental music specialists will receive electric shocks while performing live on stage in Sydney. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 10, 2016
The three works on this disc are custom-made for the Takács with their fearless attack, faultless technique and dazzling emotional range.
February 9, 2016
With Voyage to the Moon, Michael Gow has made something new out of something old along with the late, great Alan Curtis. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 3, 2016
The Philharmonie de Paris offers free streaming of a concert recorded in celebration of the composer’s 90th birthday last year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 26, 2016
The score of a cantata believed to be a collaboration between the alleged rivals has been rediscovered. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 19, 2016
Composer Andrew Batt-Rawden will nude model for award-winning artist Wendy Sharpe during a public concert.
January 19, 2016
Renowned Australian pianist Kathryn Selby AM announces her 10th-anniversary season of chamber music treasures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 18, 2016
Ensemble Offspring percussionists astound at this year's Mofo.
January 17, 2016
