Review: Ensemble Q and William Barton (Musica Viva Australia)
William Barton continues to expand the horizons of the instrument of which he is arguably Australia’s leading player.
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.
William Barton continues to expand the horizons of the instrument of which he is arguably Australia’s leading player.
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