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Listen to a different city
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
The Flying Orchestra
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
Posted in For children, Literature, Orchestras & Instrumental Music
Tagged Brisbane, children's books, Sibelius
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A different Christmas story about a donkey
It was starting to look as though I wouldn’t get around to adding another post before Christmas, such is this crazy time of year. I know it’s that way for everyone in December, but we had some sad news in … Continue reading
Posted in Choirs & Choral Music, Orchestras & Instrumental Music
Tagged Brisbane, carol, Christmas, John Rutter, storytelling
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The Piper of Sandgate
Last year sometime – I don’t really remember when – after an otherwise ordinary day at work, I walked back to my car parked on the Sandgate esplanade and was treated to a very brief but spontaneously delightful musical experience. … Continue reading
Welcoming Summer
The Anglican Cathedral in Brisbane released their new CD last Sunday. I happen to be on it, because Brisbane Chamber Choir doubles as the Cathedral Chamber Choir, but that’s not why I’m sharing this piece with you today. It’s called … Continue reading
Posted in Choirs & Choral Music
Tagged Australian composers, Brisbane, Michael Leunig, poetry, summer
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