Review
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Classical Music -
Mar 28, 2013
With Brünnhilde on strike, Wagner reveals true strengths.
Article
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Aug 1, 2012
Our critics unearth 12 symphonic masterworks overlooked by history.
Review
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Classical Music -
Jul 10, 2012
Engaging study of the maestros who made Wagner great.
Review
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Mar 13, 2012
Backing a winner: Ashkenazy tackles a favourite of Australian listeners.
Review
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Classical Music -
Nov 8, 2011
This new CD offers a rare and welcome look into the early compositions of Ottorino Respighi.
Review
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Nov 3, 2011
Sensitive and robust choral performances in the best English tradition take this music to exalted heights.
Review
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Oct 12, 2011
Dvorak's Ninth is surprisingly flabby and untidy from these usually excellent forces.
Review
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Oct 12, 2011
Troubled genius: examining the life of pianist Glenn Gould.
Review
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Oct 6, 2011
If, as an opera composer, Gounod has faded, on the evidence contained in this excellent CD his religious music warrants reappraisal.
Review
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Sep 8, 2011
This live opera recording from Italy makes a strong case for Boito's little-known Faustian masterpiece.
Article
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Sep 1, 2011
Wagner Tannhauser: Prelude and Venusberg Music
Sculthorpe Earth Cry
Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6
Sydney Opera House, August 26
Article
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Aug 5, 2011
Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
Brahms Symphony No. 4
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, July 29
Article
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Jul 25, 2011
Debussy La Mer
Nielsen Symphony No 5
AYO/Thomas Dausgaard
Sydney Opera House, July 22
Article
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Jul 17, 2011
Liszt Tasso, Lament and Triumph
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor
Mussorgsky/Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition
Ingrid Fliter, piano/Pinchas Steinberg
Sydney Opera House, July 1
Review
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Classical Music -
Jul 7, 2011
The strong contrast in compositional styles helps to make this excellent collection a delight.
Review
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Classical Music -
Jun 7, 2011
The fourth volume in Chandos' series devoted to D'Indy's music explores a Wagnerian influence via Italy.
Review
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Classical Music -
May 31, 2011
Lacklustre performances and an odd coupling.
Article
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Classical Music -
May 10, 2011
British Liaisons
The Australian Ballet
Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra / Nicolette Fraillon
Sydney Opera House May 4, 2011
Review
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Classical Music -
May 3, 2011
Sensitive Beethoven playing from the French pianist who has performed with the Sydney Symphony.
Review
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Apr 27, 2011
Ashkenazy would seem to be an unlikely Elgarian; however, his series of Elgar concerts with the SSO in 2008 were a great success.
