I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well* Johann Sebastian Bach and his sons During the eighteenth century in Europe marvelous music swept all before it as contemporary composers strove to produce works that exuded ‘noble simplicity and quiet greatness’, qualities that ‘enlightened’ men and women were seeking to [...]

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Communicating ideas and feelings to someone else is made possible through the beauty of music. Festive music is meant to be cheerful, joyous and performed in a mood of celebration. Brisbane based ensemble Alchemy will celebrate Christmas 2011 by performing stunning pieces of Baroque style music, featuring the superb vocal athletics of soprano Shelli Hulcome. They will be inspirational performances, filled with energy, passion and joy.

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Festive music is cheerful, joyous and celebrates an abundance of life Internationally-acclaimed Australian operatic soprano Lisa Gasteen, renowned for her performances of the works of Wagner was one of 850+ people praising the program and performances at the final concert in Brisbane City Council’s Music that Resonates Series for 2009 at St Johns Cathedral.  ‘It [...]

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