Review: Shostakovich 10 (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
A brave program that set minds racing off into thoughts seldom contemplated in such depth at a concert hall.
Clinton White leads a busy life in the arts. He plays piano, has given concerts, accompanied silent films, conducted choirs, adjudicated music competitions, was a broadcaster with ArtSound FM in Canberra, and was involved with the International Society for Music Education. He is a music reviewer for Limelight.
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