Fine Music Magazine
From the Editor
It’s good to be alone, but not lonely … alone with your pen (err … keyboard) or your instrument on stage. This month, individual artists from the Australian Chamber Orchestra with guest oboist Diana Doherty come together in a concert titled ACO Soloists, led by principal second violin Helena Rathbone. ‘Gloriously disparate in their choices, but united in their musical adventurousness’ they perform some of their favourite music. In our cover story Simon Moore chats with the ACO principals about finding a perfect match in CPE Bach, translating Matthew Hindson’s virtuosity and more. Read more ...
We welcome a much anticipated world premiere in March. Brett Dean’s first opera Bliss with libretto by Amanda Holden, is based on double Booker prizewinner Peter Carey’s first novel. This Opera Australia production has endured a long and tortuous genesis. Shamistha de Soysa talks to the renowned Australian composer about adapting the novel into an opera (page 3).
The Classical Guitar Society of Sydney is cookin’ up something … the Brew Duo starts the 2010 series, which showcases some outstanding Australian-based virtuosi. The duo was formed seven years ago by Matt Withers and Bradley Kunda while they were both studying under the direction of the Hungarian-born guitarist András Tüske in Adelaide. Sue McCreadie speaks with Bradley Kunda (page 8).
One of our on-going core activities is the promotion of 2MBS-FM and music in the community and that’s why Nexus 2MBS Virtuosi was launched last year with a four-concert series and a rapturous reception. 2MBS-FM Station Manager Mike Smith looks back at the premiere season (page 54).
Plans are in place for Nexus 2MBS Virtuosi to record their first CD, and the 2010 concert series kicks off on Sunday 28 March at 4pm at The Independent Theatre.
Come on down, support your local music ensemble, listen to some wonderful Mozart, Kodály and Schumann, meet the musicians and savour a complimentary glass of wine after the concert!
Ildikó
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