Author Archives: Bronwyn

About Bronwyn

Brisbane-based editor and choral musician

New worlds waiting

Posted on 12 March, 2013 by Bronwyn

I feel terrible. I’m rapidly approaching the three-month mark without having written a word on here. It wasn’t meant to be this way. I know there aren’t a lot of people out there chomping at the bit for me to … Continue reading →

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Christmas under southern skies

Posted on 24 December, 2012 by Bronwyn

If you’re in Brisbane this Christmas then it’s shaping up to be a warm one. The last couple of weeks have been generally hot and humid too, yet every time I go near a shop I still hear Jingle Bells … Continue reading →

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Listen to a different city

Posted on 20 December, 2012 by Bronwyn

Have you ever heard of Super Critical Mass? I hadn’t, until yesterday afternoon. Super Critical Mass is a ‘sonic arts’ company which creates events in public spaces involving multiple players all playing the same type of musical instrument. It started … Continue reading →

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One year of music blogging

Posted on 25 November, 2012 by Bronwyn

Today is the one year anniversary of Music Tasting, a milestone which might have passed me by entirely were it not for another site I visit regularly which is celebrating its second blogoversary. Despite having given it very little thought … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Song

Posted on 11 November, 2012 by Bronwyn

While I was overseas earlier this year, a wonderful Brisbane violinist sent me a brief message recommending a novel she thought I’d enjoy and which would be perfect for me to blog about. As it just so happened, I already … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Dartington – Part 2

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by Bronwyn

So after an even longer than usual hiatus, I thought I should finally get this out in the blogosphere, to remind myself of some more of the great music I was introduced to at Dartington. And to reassure everyone that … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Dartington – Part 1

Posted on 24 September, 2012 by Bronwyn

I’ve been back from my whirlwind visit to Europe for more than six weeks now. “When are you going to write about Dartington?” several people have asked me eagerly. “Soon,” I reply, mentally adding it to my ever-growing to do … Continue reading →

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Monteverdi & Minestrone

Posted on 2 September, 2012 by Bronwyn

It’s warming up in south-east Queensland. Our short “winter” has passed, but I took one final opportunity last week to make a big pot of soup before it gets too hot to enjoy it properly. After all, no one wants … Continue reading →

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Prague

Posted on 20 August, 2012 by Bronwyn

Sorry for the long absence between posts. Instead of writing about music I’ve been busy experiencing it, travelling around Europe, exploring cities, making new friends and of course gathering more stories, musical and otherwise. I’m back in Brisbane now and … Continue reading →

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The Flying Orchestra

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by Bronwyn

Since moving to Queensland about two and half years ago, I’ve really come to love my new home. In fact, recently I’ve had so many “I love Brisbane!” moments when I’ve been out doing ordinary things: people-watching in the city, … Continue reading →

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