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23.01.2022 Wagner and Tolkein: The Ring and The Rings For those interested in Wagner or Tolkein’s takes on Teutonic and Norse mythology, Emeritus Professor Heath Lees presents an enthralling comparison between the two artistic renditions of the Epic Norse Dreamtime saga of The Ring. See the presentation tonight, Friday 8th September, 7 until 8.30 pm, at Mentone Grammar Creativity Centre, corner of Como Parade West & Lucerne Streets, MENTONE http://wagnermelb.org.au//the-lord-of-the-ring-friday-8-s/
22.01.2022 One of the world’s most respected viola players, Roger Benedict, makes a rare Melbourne appearance in recital with collaborator, pianist Timothy Young. The program includes music from their most recent Melba CD Voices in the Wilderness, which explores fascinating repertoire by two neglected composers, Gal and Krenek, who were forced to flee Nazi Germany in the 1930’s. Their compositions are complimented by more well-known works by Brahms. Booking Information http://www.melbou...rnerecital.com.au//voices-in-the-wildern/ Tuesday 27 September 2016 6pm Melbourne Recital Centre Salon Concert Duration: 1 hour (no interval) Tickets- Standard $39 ($29 Concession) Don’t miss this chance to hear a master of the viola in the intimate acoustic of the MRC’s Salon See more
13.01.2022 Sensational reviews for Grant Foster's "When Love Speaks" published in the latest FANFARE. Read the full reviews on the Melba Recordings Website. The composer’s own performances are beyond criticism. The excellent recording captures Foster’s glowing (sometimes glowering) piano tone to perfection. Colin Clarke (FANFARE) There’s nothing else quite like Grant Foster’s eloquent romanticism being produced today. ... Huntley Dent (FANFARE) The performances are remarkably touching, Foster clearly relishing the natural ebb and flow of his own music. Colin Clarke (FANFARE)
06.01.2022 Vale David Tong The death of pianist David Tong on December 23rd, at the age of 34 in a flying accident in Papua New Guinea has cruelly cut short a young life full of promise and potential and robbed Australian music of a shining talent. David was a phenomenon whose approach to music-making was totally breathtaking, free and always an expression of his fiercely independent spirit....Continue reading
02.01.2022 Grant Foster performing the opening track of his new recording is on youtube. It was recorded in a single take during a break in the recording sessions at the ABC's Iwaki Auditorium. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pYtLcTXuVo
