A Little French Cello
Zoe Knighton, cello, Amir Farid, pianoClassical
Move Records MD 3367
www.move.com.au
Reviewed by Mandy Stefanakis, April 1st, 2015
This CD was immediately appealing given my love for all things turn of the century (19th to 20th) the wondrous contribution of the French to all aspects of that time’s aesthetic, my relatively nouveau affaire d’amour with the cello and a musical encounter with Amir Farid performing the 1st Piano Trio by Brahms. This was… continue reading »
Bohemian Rhapsody
Benaud TrioClassical, New Music
Melba Recordings MR301142
Reviewed by Elizabeth Silsbury, September 1st, 2015
Benaud Trio brothers Ewen (violin) and Lachlan (cello) Bramble plus pianist Amir Farid are outstandingly well balanced. Winner of their section in the Australian Chamber Muisc Competition in 2005, they have built a significant reputation for thorough preparation and finely detailed performances. Farid has the true chambers pianist’s approach, the Benauds both stalwarts of the… continue reading »
Hymne à l’amour
Siobhan Stagg, soprano; Amir Farid, pianoArt Songs, Classical, Music
Move Records MD 3360
Reviewed by Inge Southcott, April 1st, 2016
“Siobhan Stagg has a voice of astounding beauty and working with the wonderful Amir Farid on piano, the duo present a memorable recital of Romantic art songs.” The hugely talented Melbournian soprano Siobhan Stagg recorded this beautiful collection of Romantic art songs in 2013 with pianist Amir Farid, and it is the only available solo… continue reading »
Nick Parnell. Vibes Virtuoso
Nick Parnell, marimba; Amir Farid, pianoClassical
Self-release
www.nickparnell.com
Reviewed by Elizabeth Silsbury, February 1st, 2015
Bach and Handel (18th century) on the 20th century vibraphone? Arrangements of music for violin, voice, baroque and modern symphony orchestra? Absolutely, as long as the multi-mallet wielder and arranger is Nick Parnell and his partner in percussion is Amir Farid. Gene Kelly dances on the walls of your listening room to Gershwin’s nimble American… continue reading »
