What’s on, what’s new and what’s worthwhile on the fine music scene in Melbourne. Local musicians and performances plus interviews and information.

Tim Hannah

Madi Chwasta


22nd February

Show Playlist
  • INTERVIEW: The Muses Delight Meredith Beardmore (baroque flute) Re: Baroque Women: 27 Feb, Tempo Rubato
  • de la Guerre, Elisabeth J: Presto, Adagio, Courante, Aria. David Macfarlane, hpschd., Laura Vaughan, viola da gamba, Ulrike Volkhardt, rec.
  • Granados, Enrique: Goyescas No.6: Epilogo,serenata dal espectro. Garrick Ohlsson, pno.
  • PHONER: Chris Howlett Artistic Director, Beethoven Marathon Re: 3MBS Beethoven Marathon, 23 Feb, MRC
  • Beethoven: Septet in E Flat, Op. 20 Vienna Octet
  • Marcello, Benedetto: Adagio fr: Concerto in D minor. Diana Doherty, oboe Sinfonia Australis .
  • Lane, Burton (arr. Byers, Billy): On a Clear Day. Julie Andrews, voc. Ambrosian Singers, London Musicians Orch/Ian Fraser.

  • 15th February

    Show Playlist
  • Tarrega, Francisco: Capricho Arabe. Jacob Cordover, gtr.
  • Beethoven, Ludwig van: Quintet in E flat for piano and winds, Op.16. Brian Pollard, bsn., George Pieterson, cl., Hans De Vries, oboe, Radu Lupu, pno., Vincente Zarzo, horn .
  • INTERVIEW: Mark Higginbotham Brunswick Beethoven Festival
  • Debussy, Claude: Images, Set 1: Reflets dans l'eau. Hoang Pham, pno.
  • Beethoven, Ludwig van: Cello Sonata No.3 in A, Op.69. Elyane Laussade, pno., Zoe Knighton, vlc.
  • Liszt, Franz: Sonetto 123 del Petrarch, S161/6. Tristan Lee, pno.
  • Leonarda, Isabella: I Desire the Beloved Christ. Jane Edwards, sop., Luke Green, hpschd., Tim Blomfield, vlc.


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