Review: Mozart: Requiem in D Minor (La Capella Nacional de Catalunya, Le Concert des Nations, Jordi Savall)
Elder statesman brings vigour and insights to Mozart’s masterpiece.
Tony Way is a director of music at Melbourne’s historic St Francis’ Church. Holding a masters degree in music, he is an organist and choir director as well as a published composer. He has been reviewing classical music for over two decades.
Elder statesman brings vigour and insights to Mozart’s masterpiece.
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An ardent and beautifully sung countertenor tribute to JSB.
Landmark recording of Byrd’s last collection celebrates his upcoming anniversary.
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ARCO’s debut disc is a fitting, ebullient tribute to founder, Richard Gill.
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