Review: Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto (West Australian Symphony Orchestra)
Beilman and Bihlmaier take the lead in WASO’s thrilling journey from Mendelssohn to Shostakovich.
Will Yeoman is a former senior arts writer and current travel journalist for The West Australian newspaper. A regular contributor to Limelight and Gramophone, he is also Artistic Director of the York Festival and a keen classical guitarist.
Beilman and Bihlmaier take the lead in WASO’s thrilling journey from Mendelssohn to Shostakovich.
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This gripping novel explores the relationship between music and politics through the stories of three pianists, including Van Cliburn.
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Intelligent programming and inventive arrangements shine up some some rarely heard repertoire.
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