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Long Lost Loves (and Grey Suede Gloves)
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
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
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…