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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 of the Week – Full Moon

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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.

CD of the Week – Debussy & Strauss

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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.

Heinrich von Herzogenberg: A Life

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The Austrian composer, Heinrich von Herzogenberg, was the son of a Viennese civil servant. Born in 1843, he turned away from the law to study composition under Felix Dessoff, a professor at the Vienna Conservatory. It was at Dessoff’s house that Heinrich first encountered Johannes Brahms. The two soon formed a lifelong friendship, with Herzogenberg devoting himself to the promotion of Brahms’ music.

CD of the Week – Migrating Bird

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Our CD of the Week as featured in Fine Music Breakfast is virtuosic violinist, composer and vocalist Véronique Serret’s new album Migrating Bird. The album released just after World Migratory Bird Day; reflection of the way that nature has informed the entirety of her album.

In Conversation with Maureen Meers

Classical Interviews Michael Morton-Evans

It is with deep sadness that we recently announced the passing of Maureen Meers, one of our longest serving presenters. As a tribute to Maureen, her regular In A Sentimental Mood program, scheduled for this Saturday 8 June at 1pm, will be replaced with a special In Conversation program with Maureen hosted by Michael Morton-Evans.

The Other Haydn

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It has not been uncommon for posterity to treat offspring and siblings of famous composers rather shabbily. Joseph Haydn’s brother Michael is prominent among those who have experienced it, with his works frequently being misattributed to his brother, or dismantled and their parts, metaphorically, thrown to the winds.

CD of the Week – La Vida Apasionada

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Our CD of the Week as featured in Fine Music Breakfast is Margaret Brandman's ‘La Vida Apasionada’ Suite, a set of eight Latin-American dance-style pieces originally commissioned by violinist Vov Dylan for his string and percussion ensemble.

Review: Esmé Quartet

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The Esmé Quartet’s fourth concert in Australia for Musica Viva was altogether a young affair. Not only were the four players under 35, but the four composers they chose to perform were also under that age when they composed the works played.