Review: Freda Swain: Piano Music, Vol 1 (Timon Altwegg)
Swiss twist to how a forgotten Englishwoman emerged from the shadows.
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.
Swiss twist to how a forgotten Englishwoman emerged from the shadows.
History, continuity, thrilling music and the indomitable spirit of live music filled this concert as the orchestra moves to a new era.
The second in the series of intimate concerts with members of the ACO shines a light on cellist Timo-Veikko 'Tipi' Valve.
Osborne wrestles Rachmaninov’s sprawling Faustian sonata into submission.
A neglected choral gem by Papa Haydn’s younger brother gets its first performance in 250 years, and what a magnificent piece it is.
Debut album brings much-neglected French women composers out of the shadows.
Uplifting and spellbinding by turns, this concert sees Richard Tognetti and the ACO pay tribute to two boy geniuses.
Plenty of thrills as international stars add to this SSO concert that really took off.
Open house as Australian Chamber Orchestra unveils its state-of-the-art new base.
Husband and wife duo take us to Debussy, Beyoncé and beyond.
Cracked clarinet was an ill wind that blew some good in the end.
Time stands still as Omega weave their magic far from the madding crowd.
Nimble footed Clerici and his old band make a last-minute detour to Scotland.