Review: MacMillan’s Stabat Mater (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs delivers a powerful and immaculate Australian premiere of one of this century’s greatest works.
October 16, 2023
Steve Moffatt
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.
Articles by Steve Moffatt
Review: Vinders: Missa Myns liefkens bruyn ooghen & Missa Fors seulement (The Choir of Sidney Sussex College Cambridge)
Cambridge college unearths two masses and brings good news from Ghent.
October 13, 2023
Review: Alma Moodie Quartet (Utzon Music Series)
New young quartet makes its Opera House debut with a Romantic rollercoaster ride.
September 26, 2023
Review: Arcana (Ensemble Apex)
A saucerful of secrets from conductor Sam Weller and the talented young players of Ensemble Apex.
September 25, 2023
Review: Postcards from Italy (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
A little bit of light and shade as the Australian Chamber Orchestra packs its bags for an Italian getaway.
September 21, 2023
Review: Jeroen Berwaerts & Konstantin Shamray (City Recital Hall Presents)
Hindemith and Gershwin rub shoulders with Chet Baker in an evening of true virtuosity from performers in perfect sync.
September 19, 2023
Review: Byrd: Mass for Five Voices & Other Works (The Gesualdo Six & Owain Park)
Renaissance rising stars celebrate Byrd’s 400th in stunning and characterful style.
September 12, 2023
Review: The Lover (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra)
No grounds for complaint as French Baroque violinist Théotime Langlois de Swarte shows why he's a rising star.
September 3, 2023
Review: Beethoven’s Seventh (Australian Haydn Ensemble)
Australian Haydn Ensemble’s magnificent seven nail a stripped back Beethoven classic.
August 22, 2023
Review: Silk, Metal, Wood (Musica Viva Australia)
An enjoyable, eclectic evening of awe-inspiring musicianship with an unlikely instrumental trio.
August 16, 2023
Review: James Morley & Friends (Utzon Music Series)
The Swiss-based Adelaide-born cellist James Morley got a rock star welcome – and played like one, too.
August 7, 2023
Review: Bohemian Serenades (Australian Chamber Orchestra)
Richard Tognetti takes us on a vibrant and colourful Bohemian sojourn with melodies to spare.
August 7, 2023
Review: Sunshine Sounds (Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra)
Queensland’s chamber band lets the sun shine in with 10 local composers.
August 7, 2023