Review: Cheetham Fraillon: Eumaralla, A War Requiem for Peace (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Benjamin Northey)
A powerful and beautiful tribute to the victims of a war Australia won’t talk about.
Steve Moffatt’s earliest musical memories are of his father’s dubious tenor accompanying 78s of Gigli and Björling. As a local newspaper reporter in London, he covered Jimi Hendrix’s inquest. Now retired, he reviews concerts for Limelight and NewsLocal newspapers, where he worked as production editor.
A powerful and beautiful tribute to the victims of a war Australia won’t talk about.
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