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Long Lost Loves (and Grey Suede Gloves)
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It was an inspired idea to take the Cabaret Songs composed by William Bolcom and set to lyrics by Arnold Weinstein and give them a frame. It was equally inspired to call on the mezzo soprano Anna Dowsely who has…
The Nightingale and Other Fables
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From one point of view this production of The Nightingale and Other Fables was a success. The orchestra, conducted by Alejo Pérez, in all its various combinations, was in fine fettle. The singers, were also uniformly excellent, although I would…
Messa da Requiem
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The Adelaide Festival once more presented a collaboration between the best of Adelaide’s musicians and singers, with an inspiring major company from Europe, working to produce memorable theatre. As such they brought a new awareness and appreciation of music which…