THE PIPES CALLED FOR CONCENTRATION

REVIEW:   Exit Ceremonies, Australian Art Orchestra and Ensemble Offspring, Austin Buckett (Aus), Simon James Phillips (Germany), Saturday, 6 February 2015, 7.30pm, Melbourne Town Hall   NOTHING that the Australian Art Orchestra delivers is without challenge. From this group of musicians we have come to expect performances that will expand our horizons and stretch our comfort zones.   Under the artistic direction of Peter Knight that stretching has … Continue reading THE PIPES CALLED FOR CONCENTRATION

THE PIPES, THE PIPES ARE CALLING

PREVIEW:   Exit Ceremonies, Australian Art Orchestra and Ensemble Offspring, Austin Buckett (Aus), Simon James Phillips (Germany), Saturday, 6 February 2015, 7.30pm, Melbourne Town Hall, $35 Full / $20 Concession   Sydney had first go at the Australian Art Orchestra‘s exploration of works by Austin Buckett and Simon James Phillips, but Melbourne goes one better on Saturday with the addition of the world premiere of a new … Continue reading THE PIPES, THE PIPES ARE CALLING

SIMPLY HEAVENLY

MINI REVIEW: Melbourne International Jazz Festival Lost in the Stars, Allan Browne Trio with Marc Hannaford and Sam Pankhurst, Monday 3 June 2013 at 8pm, Bennetts Lane Jazz Club International guests are often the major drawcards at MIJF, giving audiences a chance to hear bands and musicians whose work they would otherwise know only from recordings. But special experiences may come from collaborations with Australian … Continue reading SIMPLY HEAVENLY