Review: POW Requiem (Flowers of Peace)
This extraordinary program includes selections from the Changi Songbook, providing the right balance of light relief and ethereal beauty in contrast to the heavier themes explored.
This extraordinary program includes selections from the Changi Songbook, providing the right balance of light relief and ethereal beauty in contrast to the heavier themes explored.
The Australian War Memorial's musical artist in residence Chris Latham writes about the POW Requiem, which premieres on 29 October and includes nine songs from the Changi Songbook.
The elite performers of Bach Akademie Australia gave voice to music which resonated with some of our most human and intensely held hopes, fears and joys.
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.
This monumental, unforgettable, deeply moving experience left the audience silent for a full minute before the roaring applause rang out.
With its luxury vocal and instrumental casting, and sublime performance, the return of Bach Akademie Australia is very welcome.
A shaky start transforms into an evening of very fine music-making.
Auspicious start for new baroque kids on the block.