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Beethoven’s Emperor: QSO’s Season Finale Fit for a King
November 25, 2020 | Claire Matthews
QSO’s Beethoven’s Emperor on Saturday was a concert fit for a king and a fitting finale to their 2020 season.
Beethoven 5: QSO’s Majestic Gala Return Concert
October 22, 2020 | Claire Matthews
In a momentous year where most of the Beethoven’s 250th anniversary events have been cancelled, QSO has forged ahead with two Beethoven concerts. Beethoven 5 was held on Friday and Saturday, and Beethoven’s Emperor will be held in November.
Refreshing New Sounds with Kupka’s Piano: Review
October 13, 2020 | Claire Matthews
New Sounds, presented by Kupka’s Piano, was an innovative and refreshing concert, and the final in the 2020 Brisbane Music Festival Streamed Series. On Saturday night, I gathered with six friends and some pizza around my tv and waited for the livestream to begin.
QSO’S Reel Classics was a Real Celebration
September 29, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Queensland Symphony Orchestra’s Reel Classics on Sunday afternoon was a romp through iconic movie music and a real party to see them back on stage.
José Carbó A Musical Life: Review
September 15, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Opera Queensland’s baritone José Carbó presented a charming, intimate recital at their studio in Southbank on Friday night.
Courtenay Cleary Dazzles in QPAC Unlocked: Review
September 14, 2020 | Claire Matthews
Courtenay Cleary’s recital with Alex Raineri at QPAC on Saturday afternoon was a dazzling showcase of two musical powerhouses of virtuosity.