All Imperfect Things: solo piano music of Michael Nyman
Sally Whitwell, pianoClassical, Film Music, New Music
ABC Classics 481 0412
Reviewed by David Bollard, July 1st, 2014
I must admit that I was interested in reviewing this disc because of Michael Nyman’s sound-track for Jane Campion’s art film The Piano, where an otherwise fascinating creative piece was spoilt, at least for me, by this composer’s music. In other words, I wanted to discover whether other music by Nyman would prove to be… continue reading »
Aubade & Nocturne: Music of Sally Greenaway
Sally Greenaway; Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra; Luminescence Chamber Choir; Trichotomy; othersBig Band, Classical, Jazz, Music, New Music
Self-release
www.sallygreenaway.com.au
Reviewed by Simon Hukin, April 1st, 2015
Young composers with the stamina and wherewithal to independently fund, record, and produce their own albums are rare. Sally Greenaway has managed it three times. Her first two records focused on the big band. This album, her first art music foray, is a significant departure. Taking her inspiration from the ABC Swoon series, Ms Greenaway… continue reading »
I Was Flying. Music by Sally Whitwell
Sally Whitwell, Alexandra Oomens, VOX, Acacia Quartet, Sally Walker, Kirsten WilliamsChoral Music, Classical, New Music
ABC Classics 481 1704
www.abcclassics.com
Reviewed by Gwen Bennett, September 1st, 2015
Many years ago, at a recital given by a well-known singer, I was surprised to see an accompanist I had never heard of. Young, with funky clothes and spiky hair, this was my first encounter with Sally Whitwell. I was impressed, not with the apparel (I liked that too) but with her obvious pianistic abilities…. continue reading »
The Good, the Bad and the Awkward
Sally Whitwell, piano, toy piano, recorder, melodica, harpsichordClassical, Film Music, New Music
ABC Classics 476 4898
Reviewed by Alistair Noble, November 1st, 2014
Albums of film-score music dished up for piano, played by classically trained musicians, can be tedious. Partly, this is because one sometimes senses that the performer (and/or their record company) is just using the hit-movie connection to sell CDs rather than out of a real love for, or commitment to the music. In addition, much… continue reading »
Waves I. Music by Elliott Gyger and Andrew Ford
Halcyon: Alison Morgan and Jenny Duck-ChongClassical, New Music
Self-release
www.halcyon.org.au
Reviewed by Gwen Bennett, November 1st, 2015
Anyone who has been to a Halcyon concert will have experienced the exquisite performances and inspired program choices of its two directors – Alison Morgan and Jenny Duck-Chong. Alison’s ethereal soprano and Jenny’s lustrous mezzo-soprano continue to delight, in combination with a number of musician colleagues chosen according to the demands of the repertoire. For… continue reading »
