Review: The Art of the Violin (Bach Akademie Australia)
Bach Akademie’s violin celebration shows they’re bowed but never beaten.
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.
Bach Akademie’s violin celebration shows they’re bowed but never beaten.
Donald Runnicles has the audience riding along on a crest of a wave.
Kathryn Selby’s new cello friend, SSO's Catherine Hewgill, makes for a trio made in heaven.
The wait was well worth the while for Canadian piano great Marc-André Hamelin’s Sydney recital debut.
Piano great Marc-André Hamelin’s momentous SSO debut; Runnicles pays fitting tribute to Shostakovich.
Future stars shine bright in this showcase of Australia’s young musical talent.
Alexander Briger’s Australian World Orchestra “embraces everything” in a rare Mahler double bill.
One for the ages as Simone Young and the SSO track Richard Strauss’s musical journey.
Ukrainian music comes out of the cellar with folk-infused fiddle collection.
Double delight as two international sensations – conductor Dmitry Matvienko and violinist Aiko Suwanai – make their Sydney debuts.
An audience well and truly transfigured by a night at the Opera House.
Away with the doom and gloom; Omega brings on a night of uplifting comfort music.
Sydney Philharmonia Choir’s powerhouse debut concert sends a timely message but fails to electrify.