Review: A Tropical Winter’s Journey (Australian Festival of Chamber Music)
Robin Tritschler's luminous Winterreise anchors an emotionally rich AFCM program of old and new.
Gillian Wills has written for Limelight, Griffith Review, Australian Book Review, The Australian, Courier Mail, ArtsHub, The Strad (UK), CutCommon and Artist Profile. Her memoir Elvis and Me (Finch Publishing) was released in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK in 2016.
Her debut novel, Big Music was released on 18 September.
Robin Tritschler's luminous Winterreise anchors an emotionally rich AFCM program of old and new.
Christian-Pierre La Marca takes the lead across a lush playlist with a stark environmental message.
Jack Liebeck and Piers Lane's musical chemistry and soulful shaping makes for a engaging, intimate and much appreciated recital.
AFCM continues to deliver the goods in an entertaining program of diverse music performed at the highest level.
Superb musicianship transforms an evening of introspective masterpieces into one of the festival's defining concerts.
AFCM's opening concert celebrates Cairns-Gimuy with spirited classics and an evocative world premiere.
Time flies in this charming, absorbing, dreamlike spectacular.
Camerata delivered thrilling accounts of Beethoven's Eroica Symphony and Julian Yu's reimagination of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
Some stunning moments but the overall impression is one of diligence and valiant effort.
A masterclass in whimsy, humour and quirk, with inspired direction and fine singing.
Heartfelt, moving and nostalgic, Sting's musical is classy entertainment that pulses with dance and music.
Verdi’s emotional journey elaborated with stunning displays of dramatic spectacle, mass choreography and fine voices.
An adventurous program of contrasts, balancing polished gravitas with volatile contemporary energy.