REVIEW Invenio Singers — Luminesce, Thursday May 18, 7pm, Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre Not so long ago it was common to hear the word “narrative” in complaints about our political parties, but not because of its presence. The term was overused and became irritating, in the vein of “going forward”, but initially it was apt for two reasons: our political leaders had given up trying … Continue reading ENLIGHTENED BY PURE AWARENESS
REVIEW Still Night: Music in Poetry, Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, Friday 25 November 2016, 7pm There is a gradually growing section in our hallway book shelves that contains poetry, yet it is all too rarely visited. In that respect it is like death, which we too often avoid confronting until it is thrust upon us. So much can be conveyed in poetry if we give … Continue reading FINDING CONSOLATION IN SADNESS
REVIEW Ausjazz blog picks some highlights from the 2012 Melbourne International Jazz Festival: All up, Ausjazz went to all or part of 15 MIJF gigs this year. This is an attempt to pick out some highlights, though there will be posts about individual concerts when time permits. A few explanatory notes: First, I chose not to review the Opening Gala: The Way You Look Tonight … Continue reading ISN’T IT GRAND, NORWEGIAN BAND
