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CD of the Week – A World Outside

2MBS Subscriber giveaways CD of the Week Contemporary Music

A World Outside is a breakthrough album for twice Australian-Prize nominated composer-pianist Sophie Hutchings, seeing her expand into cinematic soundscapes with strings, electronics and vocals alongside her signature intimate solo piano sound.

The (Big) Band after Swing

Fine Music Magazine Jazz

In Ken’s previous articles in this series, he discussed the effect that WWII had on the swing era jazz bands, how the pre-war band leaders responded, and the emergence of smaller big bands, including the nonet. The nonet is so important in the history of jazz that it belongs in any study of (big) bands after Swing.

Mussorgsky’s Musical Pictures

Classical Fine Music Magazine Michael Morton-Evans

When asked what he thought of Modest Mussorgsky’s work, Tchaikovsky replied: “He is convinced of his genius. He seems to be proud of his ignorance and writes what occurs to him on the spur of the moment. But in truth his absolutely original talent is revealed everywhere. He speaks a new language.”

CD Review – Empty Voices

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Fine Music Magazine Jazz

The Empty Voices ensemble, led by Hamed Sadeghi, is a unique fusion of Persian classical music with Western contemporary music. Its fourth album, featuring a septet of four horns, a percussion set, and a double bass, showcases the original and unusual sounds that have been evolving since its debut at the Sydney Festival in 2023.

CD of the Week – Full Moon

2MBS Subscriber giveaways CD of the Week Classical

Our CD of the Week as featured in Fine Music Breakfast is Full Moon, filled with classical and contemporary music for square piano and harpsichord. Full Moon is the new album from Michael Tsalka and Thoroughbass director Diana Weston!

CD Review – Bird Spirit Dreaming

CD Reviews Classical Fine Music Magazine Paul Cooke

HD Duo is soprano saxophonist Michael Duke and pianist David Howie, who met at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Bird Spirit Dreaming was recorded there and offers a wide range of music with half of the album devoted to music composed just over 20 years ago.

Kirill Gerstein: The Paganini of the Piano

Michael Morton-Evans Reviews

It’s good to have Kirill Gerstein back in the country again after his successful season with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra in 2019. He’s here to perform eight concerts around the country for Musica Viva, and as MV’s artistic director, Paul Kildea, says:” Gerstein’s fearless interpretations are sure to leave audiences reeling.”

Giveaway: Sinfonia Mid North Coast 25th Anniversary Concert

2MBS Subscriber giveaways

2MBS Subscribers have the opportunity to win one of two double passes to Sinfonia MNC's 25th anniversary celebration in Taree! The concert programme includes works by Russian composers of the 19th century Rimsky-Korsakov and Borodin, including the Polovetsian Dances. Also included are well known works by Saint-Saens, Mussorgsky and Faure.

CD of the Week – Debussy & Strauss

2MBS Subscriber giveaways CD of the Week Classical

Debussy and Strauss, the debut release on the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s new record label brings together acclaimed Chief Conductor Jaime Martín, the superb voice of superstar soprano Siobhan Stagg and the full might of the MSO to perform music from Strauss and Debussy.

Hi Five: Tessie Overmyer

Barry O'Sullivan Fine Music Magazine Jazz

Tessie Overmyer has established herself as one of the most exciting, dynamic saxophone players in the Australian jazz scene, rapidly gaining recognition for a maturity that appears well beyond her years. Her skills have been recognised in the form of a nomination for the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship, a commission from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and selection as the Sydney Improvised Music Association’s Sonic Futures artist for 2023.