Handel’s Messiah: St Paul’s College Choir Triumphs in Season Opening
Arianna Ricci (soprano), Molly Ryan (soprano), Brianna Morrison (soprano), Michael Burden (countertenor), Elias Wilson (tenor), David Greco (bass), St Paul’s College Chapel Choir and orchestra, Jack...
View ArticleMusic from 4 to 40 parts, Composed by Vaughan McAlley
“This unusual disc contains fourteen works composed between 2001 and 2015 by the Melbourne-based singer and sound engineer, Vaughan McAlley. Unusual, because he has used the rules of Renaissance...
View ArticleBurden of Truth. The Song Company
“A truly remarkable large-scale feat that is deserving of huge respect.” Since the world became pandemic-ridden almost two-years ago, many curious, inspiring and truly original artistic projects have...
View ArticleA Baroque Christmas. Australian Chamber Choir
“Seventeen tracks compiled from live concert recordings show the beautiful tone, flawless intonation, and excellent balance between the parts that the Australian Chamber Choir has achieved under...
View ArticleA Baroque Christmas. Australian Chamber Choir
“Seventeen tracks compiled from live concert recordings show the beautiful tone, flawless intonation, and excellent balance between the parts that the Australian Chamber Choir has achieved under...
View ArticleLachlan Skipworth: Breath of Thunder; Avem Asperitas; Hymns in Reverie
“Lachlan Skipworth’s vista is an all-embracing one, heaven and earth, middle earth and beyond, and yet he has managed to realise these big ideas with vision, clarity and passion on this album.”...
View ArticleMozart Requiem. Requiem, KV626; Ave verum Corpus, KV618; Sancta Maria, mater...
“Youthful Antipodeans come up with delightful and fresh Mozart, re-released by ABC Classics.” I recall being nonplussed when, some years ago at an industry meeting, an eminent non-classical Australian...
View ArticleNew Sounds Brisbane, LIVE PERFORMANCES. Queensland Conservatorium Griffith...
New Sounds Brisbane was a festival of new music over two days at the Queensland Conservatorium. This review encompasses three performances on day two. PERFORMANCE 1. Zipango for 13 solo strings by...
View ArticleSpirit of the Wild (Westlake); The Desert Music (Reich)
“Diana Doherty’s virtuosity in interpreting Westlake’s work is utterly remarkable.” When a place is booked for one of Nigel Westlake’s orchestral works, I always imagine the scratching of heads...
View ArticleThe Classic 100 Voice
“These discs are an absolute treasure trove and if anyone is looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a music lover – here it is!” The first ever “Classic Countdown” was back in 2001 when the...
View ArticleUbi Caritas
“This digital album is a selection of beautiful works by contemporary composers in the English Anglican cathedral choral tradition, recorded by the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne under the expert...
View ArticleWhat Sweeter Music. Choral Favourites by John Rutter
“John Rutter’s profound understanding of choral writing shines through, in this broad range of sacred and secular works, showcasing Australian and English choirs.” This new compilation from ABC...
View ArticleLachlan Skipworth: Breath of Thunder; Avem Asperitas; Hymns in Reverie
“Lachlan Skipworth’s vista is an all-embracing one, heaven and earth, middle earth and beyond, and yet he has managed to realise these big ideas with vision, clarity and passion on this album.”...
View ArticleMozart Requiem. Requiem, KV626; Ave verum Corpus, KV618; Sancta Maria, mater...
“Youthful Antipodeans come up with delightful and fresh Mozart, re-released by ABC Classics.”I recall being nonplussed when, some years ago at an industry meeting, an eminent non-classical Australian...
View ArticleNew Sounds Brisbane, LIVE PERFORMANCES. Queensland Conservatorium Griffith...
New Sounds Brisbane was a festival of new music over two days at the Queensland Conservatorium. This review encompasses three performances on day two.PERFORMANCE 1. Zipango for 13 solo strings by...
View ArticleSpirit of the Wild (Westlake); The Desert Music (Reich)
“Diana Doherty’s virtuosity in interpreting Westlake’s work is utterly remarkable.”When a place is booked for one of Nigel Westlake’s orchestral works, I always imagine the scratching of heads required...
View ArticleThe Classic 100 Voice
“These discs are an absolute treasure trove and if anyone is looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a music lover – here it is!”The first ever “Classic Countdown” was back in 2001 when the...
View ArticleUbi Caritas
“This digital album is a selection of beautiful works by contemporary composers in the English Anglican cathedral choral tradition, recorded by the Choir of Trinity College, Melbourne under the expert...
View ArticleWhat Sweeter Music. Choral Favourites by John Rutter
“John Rutter’s profound understanding of choral writing shines through, in this broad range of sacred and secular works, showcasing Australian and English choirs.”This new compilation from ABC Classics...
View ArticleThe Classic 100 Voice
“These discs are an absolute treasure trove and if anyone is looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a music lover – here it is!”The first ever “Classic Countdown” was back in 2001 when the...
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