Review: Beethoven’s Emperor (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
A historically informed reading, performed on historically informed instruments, this was the Emperor in magnificent old clothes.
A historically informed reading, performed on historically informed instruments, this was the Emperor in magnificent old clothes.
ACO feels like it’s in a good place, Richard Tognetti tells Limelight, ahead of a year encompassing music, dance and film.
The King’s Singers celebrate “Tom and Will”, Poles propel Weinberg string quartets to the top of the list, and it’s another great month for women composers.
Exquisite music by Bach fils, performed by a match made in heaven.
Birthday surprise: Bezuidenhout delivers vivid period performances.
A privilege to be immersed so persuasively in Beethoven’s sound world.
Soon to perform all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos across two concerts, fortepianist Kristian Bezuidenhout explains why hearing this music on period instruments is a walk on the wild side.
Discover the role the arts can play in the face of a climate crisis, and learn about the exciting new collaborations between Indigenous composers and Western classical musicians.
Exquisite keyboard playing gives Papa Joe an elegant polish.
Frozen, pitted surface of Padmore’s new Winterreise proves hard to crack.
Faust makes a musical pact with Bezuidenhout, with heavenly results.
Much to enjoy, but some missed programming opportunities.
The South African-born, Gold Coast-educated fortepianist talks Mozart and the therapeutic effect of mixing a cocktail. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in