SPONSORED: CD Spotlight. Perfect Indeed - More Beethoven from James Brawn, recommended by Andrew Schartmann.
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DISCUSSION: Defining Our Field - what is 'classical music' to us, why are we involved and what can we learn from our differences? Read John Dante Prevedini's essay, watch the panel discussion and make your own comments.
CENTRAL ENGLAND: Mike Wheeler's concert reviews from Nottingham and Derbyshire feature high profile artists on the UK circuit - often quite early on their tours.
Beautifully Articulated - Jeffrey Neil finds, in Gillian Wills' novel 'Big Music', a drama that entertains, instructs, and makes you laugh
Classical music news - Australian Chamber Orchestra Celebrations - The Sydney-based ACO celebrates three important anniversaries with two tours
CD Spotlight. A Mixed Bag - French horn music for Christmas, enjoyed by Gerald Fenech. 'All praise to the consummate artistry and unstinted support of all those involved, as without them this magical project could not have come to fruition.'
Ensemble. Wonderful Playing - Christoph Eschenbach and the Vienna Philharmonic visit Brisbane, reviewed by Gillian Wills
Ensemble. Especially Successful - Gillian Wills reports from the Australian Fesival of Chamber Music
CD Spotlight. Eminently Competitive - Mozart works for clarinet, reviewed by Howard Smith. '... Paul Dean demonstrates his exemplary fluency ...'
Musical Insight - Two piano recitals in Brisbane, reviewed by Gillian Wills
The Designer Touch - Tonina Doráti and opera production, as explained to Bill Newman
CD Spotlight. An impressive achievement - 'Mirrors of Fire' by Tim Kain, reviewed by Malcolm Tattersall. 'Kain's playing is marvellous.'