Category Archives: Literature

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 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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Bach and Casals: A chance meeting in Barcelona

Posted on 29 April, 2012 by Bronwyn

I finally finished reading Eric Siblin’s brilliant book The Cello Suites the other day. What a fantastic read! For all lovers of classical music – and even all potential lovers of classical music (by which I mean everyone else) – … Continue reading →

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Sounds from a literary underworld

Posted on 29 January, 2012 by Bronwyn

If there’s one thing I love almost as much as music, it’s words. And words about music even more than that. There’s a quote I read recently (which has been attributed to multiple people such as Elvis Costello, Thelonious Monk … Continue reading →

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