Review: Conversations (Steve Reich)
Eavesdropping on Steve Reich proves endlessly illuminating and surprisingly humorous.
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.
Eavesdropping on Steve Reich proves endlessly illuminating and surprisingly humorous.
Conductor Asher Fisch led more like a general heedless of his own safety in this magnificent reading of one of the 20th century’s most profound compositions.
This superb concert by Thomas Wilson on the West Organ, accompanied by video screens, opened the eyes – or ears – to a new world.
The Kanneh-Mason family are a must-see – and you could well be part of musical history-in-the-making by being there.
Tristan und Isolde navigate troubled waters for Vienna State Opera.
Vivaldi's Gloria's mass appeal enhanced by 'new' complete Mass.
A promising start to a musical journey promising seriousness and humour along the way.
Pairing Schubert's Winterreise with Fred Williams' paintings proves to be ingenious, but the night still belongs to tenor Allan Clayton and pianist Kate Golla.
Gender-bending soprano Mariño defies convention and gravity – but not gravitas.
A pianistic roller-coaster ride with one of Australia's finest composers.
Fabien Gabel leads WASO in a contrasting program with exceptional playing by soloist Emma McGrath.
Steven Isserlis proves the ideal companion in a journey through Bach’s mighty cello suites.
A colossus of the piano returns with magical music making.