Marc-André Hamelin – Piano recital University of Western Australia Octagon Theatre Sunday 27th September 2009 In Perth for his performances of Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto with the West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Marc-André Hamelin completed his Australian tour with a recital at the University of Western Australia’s Octagon Theatre. Perhaps due to the long weekend and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘music’
Marc-André Hamelin
Posted: September 28, 2009 by alexmillier in musicTags: Marc André Hamelin, music, perth, piano recital, UWA
1
Who said libraries were boring?
Posted: July 9, 2009 by alexmillier in arts/literatureTags: Amsterdam, information, music, Netherlands, public libraries
My significant other is at an IAML (International Association of Music Librarians) conference. The OBA at the Oosterdok (OD) in Amsterdam is truly awesome! Have a look at their great video!
Louis Louis
Posted: May 5, 2009 by alexmillier in celebrationsTags: Louis, music, serendipity, teitur
I love the serendipity of the internet. Some gorgeous musician friends of mine recently had a son who they named Louis. A quick youtube search led me to the following song by Faroese singer/songwriter, Teitur. It’s almost as if the song had been written especially for my friend’s son. This one’s for you Louis!
Baroque Café at the UWA
Posted: May 1, 2009 by alexmillier in ConcertsTags: coffee, music, Sara Macliver
The Baroque Café 3pm Sunday May 3rd Winthrop Hall (recital style), University of Western Australia Enjoy the exquisite colours and nuances of the music of the French Baroque masters and some of their Italian influences, including Mascitti, Bernier, Lambert and Montéclair. Experience a fabulous Essenza coffee with the artists after the performance. 2.30pm PRE CONCERT [...]
Music Tuition in Australia
Posted: April 15, 2009 by alexmillier in arts/literature, life philosophy, musicTags: Australia, El Sistema, music, music education, orchestra
I received the following in an email today from Chris Nicholls about the formation of a brilliant organization in promoting the accessibility of music tuition in disadvantaged communities in Australia. Visionary works like this need support from all sectors of the community if they’re to work. The benefits of the Venezuelan model speak for themselves. [...]
