Review: Jean-Paul Paladin: Fantasias (Alex McCartney)
Thanks to the net, a forgotten lute composer is revived.
Paul Ballam-Cross is a writer and classical guitarist. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance and a Doctor of Philosophy, majoring in Musicology. He loves collecting records and will happily spend hours researching everything from the Baroque to noise rock.
Thanks to the net, a forgotten lute composer is revived.
The asylum setting is problematic and stale but see this to be moved by the singing and astounded by Circa's input.
The violin star makes his return to Queensland with virtuoso showpieces.
Intimate demonstration of the piano’s capabilities, but odd acoustics frustrate.
Well-played music, but this sibling celebration of all things Queensland doesn’t quite connect.
A solid debut, except for Westlake’s colourless fish.
Chamber orchestration is Mahler 10 as it could have been.
Fiery Latin fretwork in de la Parra’s brilliant gala performance.
Late Telemann showcases rebuilt Baroque splendour.
Viola takes centre stage, and Schubert’s 'Great' is just that.
Slow and steady wins in Haydn’s orchestral experiment.
Plenty of enthusiasm, but mistakes mar this piano release.
Beethoven, Brahms, and a new quartet worthy of serious buzz.