★★★☆☆ Kenan Henderson delivers a music lesson to an audience looking for a recital. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
A highly articulate, soul-searching performance from this ever-thoughtful pianist.
A programme, playlist and festival dedicated to the works of females are announced, released and revealed. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The French virtuoso brings his unique perspective to the mighty Vingt Regards. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Throughout history there have always been, and there will always be, women composers.
Three Australian pianists are among 32 competitors vying for first prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Brisbane-based concert series will present four international pianists in a series of stunning recitals. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The programme includes two new premieres and begins with a jazz album launch from Jamie Oehlers and Paul Grabowsky. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Guy Ben-Ary has invented a new form of synthesiser powered entirely by his own brain cells with no computer intervention. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The acclaimed musician has been presented with this year's Don Banks Music Award in honour of his contribution to music.
★★★★½ A moving lunchtime celebration and fusion of cultures. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Laura Chislett’s Flute Vox was envisaged as a kind of sequel to her 1995 collaboration with pianist Stephanie McCallum, The Flute in Orbit. More than 20 years later, the pair have released a double CD exploring more recent works by the composers featured on their first album, as well as a selection of other works. The album is an eclectic mix of contemporary flute works, from the solid intensity of Edgard Varèse’s Density 21.5 – a venerable 80 years old this year – to Michael Smetanin’s spritely 2015 work for flutes and mixed media, Backbone. Toru Takemitsu’s Voice kicks off the first disc, the close, dry recording highlighting Chislett’s precise technique and making audible every nuance of breath, voice and air. While this allows the listener to hear every detail of Chislett’s playing, it also robs the work of some of its haunting mystery. Along with Varèse and Takemitsu, Iranian-American composer Reza Vali is the only other non-Australian composer on the recording, his Persian Suite (Folk Songs, Set No. 12E) contributing lyricism and spirited energy. The didgeridoo-like growls and percussive vocal attacks of Zadro’s Vox Box make… Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a…
Ahead of his lunchtime recital, the inspirational musician reveals his own inspirations. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
