Review: Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Stanley Dodds leads an inspired tour through a brilliantly orchestrated gem.
May 14, 2018
Gillian Wills
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.
Articles by Gillian Wills
Review: An Emotional Rollercoaster (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Alexander Prior and Sergio Tiempo deliver contrasts and extremes in an unforgettable concert.
April 16, 2018
Review: Reprise (Opera Queensland, Gallery of Modern Art)
A multi arts-presentation offering an entertaining close encounter of a cultural kind.
February 6, 2018
Review: The White Mouse (Camerata)
Matheson and Neave deliver pathos, irony and eye-twinkling humour in this musical biography of the famed resistance fighter.
December 5, 2017
Review: Brahms Violin Concerto (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Barnabás Kelemen proves a charismatic replacement for Vengerov, while Alondra de la Parra conjures a glorious sonic realm for Ravel.
November 18, 2017
Review: QSO and Piers Lane – 40 Years (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Lane and the QSO deliver orchestral storytelling and emotional extremes.
October 17, 2017
Review: Imogen Cooper (Medici Concerts)
Elegant pianism, intellect and finesse from Imogen Cooper.
August 19, 2017
Review: Sitkovetsky Trio – Brisbane (Musica Viva Australia)
Infectious sincerity, wild energy and impressive unity.
July 10, 2017
Review: Migration (Australian String Quartet, Slava Grigoryan)
A brave and intriguing programme from Slava and the ASQ.
June 6, 2017
Pure Dynamite: Alondra de la Parra
The Mexican maestro on the fine art of inspiring an ensemble and her unshakable faith in the power of music.
April 14, 2017
Review: QSO, Alondra and Mahler 1 (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
Alondra de la Parra delivers provocative, persuasive Mahler in her first official outing as MD.
February 20, 2017
Review: Jayson Gillham (Medici Concerts)
★★★★½ Aussie piano wunderkind’s chronological, conventional programme is a winner. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 13, 2016
Review: Alexander Gavrylyuk (International Piano Series)
★★★★½ Gavrylyuk stuns in knife-edged journey to Austria, France and Russia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
June 14, 2016