Review: Magnificat (Bach Akademie Australia)
With graceful, discreet and precise conducting from Madeleine Easton, Bach Akademie brings rich life to Bach's allegorical music, from celestial heights to the depths of despair.
With graceful, discreet and precise conducting from Madeleine Easton, Bach Akademie brings rich life to Bach's allegorical music, from celestial heights to the depths of despair.
Our December Recording of the Month is an album of songs by Respighi, a composer not especially known for his vocal writing. Ian Bostridge and Saskia Giorgini talk to Clive Paget
Three performers delve into two eras in one superb concert.
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Top choir cooks up a glorious feast of Bach’s magnificent six motets in one sitting.
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The national vocal ensemble has announced its program for next year, including a MainStage performance of Brahms' A German Requiem, intimate recitals in its Close-Up series, and more adventurous Underground performances.
This flying squadron of musicians lifts the reputation of a German in Rome
Baritone Christian Gerhaher and pianist Gerold Huber complete thier epic odyssey of Schumann's vocal works.