Opera in the Vineyards, Hunter Valley, 2016 – Meldi’s Review
Opera in the Vineyards 2016 proved fine wine and music go very well together said Meldi Arkinstall, reviewing the Roche Estate Event in the Hunter Valley of NSW
On the Blue Train, Kristel Thornell, Mystery Review by Meldi
The mystery about Agatha Christie’s disappearance in1926, is creatively imagined by Vogel award winning writer Kristel Thornell in her novel, On The Blue Train
Beethoven Piano Trio’s by the Seraphim Trio, Review by Meldi
Beautifully shaped phrases with carefully thought out architecture make Beethoven’s PIano Trios by The Seraphim Trio a pleasure, says reviewer Meldi Arkinstall
Richard Strauss: Melbourne Symphony – Meldi’s CD Review
Meldi’s CD review of MSO, conducted by Andrew Davis presenting works by Richard Strauss Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) & Intermezzo: Four Symphonic Interludes
Australian Haydn Ensemble – City Recital Hall Sydney, Review
Meldi Arkinstall reviewed The Australian Haydn Ensemble, as it stunningly cemented its place on the national music scene at City Recital Hall, Sydney on July 16
The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and The Silk Road Project
The Silk Road Project a journey of discovery into diverse musical styles and cultures, follows Yo Yo Ma and musician friends, traversing the ancient trade route
Mirusia: This Time Tomorrow – Meldi Arkinstall CD Review
Be prepared to be swept away as you listen to the soaring voice of vocalist Mirusia Louwerse on This Time Tomorrow, her debut solo album, says Meldi Arkinstall
Pleasure Garden by Genevieve Lacey – Meldi Arkinstall Review
Gardens can be status symbols, labours and larders. They are also hallowed spaces, which nudge us to look and think again said Dr Damon Young, philosopher and author. Imagine you’re walking through a garden full of magical and mystical sounds. That’s what listening to Pleasure Garden by Genevieve Lacey is…
In Good Company, Don Burrows & James Morrison, Meldi’s Music
A double disc In Good Company, Don Burrows & James Morris do what jazz musos do best have a musical conversation, a jam, representing an afternoon in the studio
Christmas Wrap: What to Buy – Meldi Arkinstall’s Music Musts
The Culture Concept Circle CD Music Reviewer Meldi Arkinstall offers music musts, classical music CD’s she believes will be sure to please as Xmas Gifts, 2015
Simon Tedeschi Plays Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition
Meldi Arkinstall reviewing pianist Simon Tedeschi playing Pictures at an Exhibition “I knew this guy was good, but had no idea how good, brilliant is the word”
Turandot by Puccini – Andrea Bocelli, Meldi’s CD-Review
Meldi Arkinstall reviews Andrea Boccelli’s CD Turandot by Puccini, accompanied by the Orquestra de al Comunitat Valenciana, conducted by Zubin Mehta
Smörgåsbord! The Marais Project – Meldi Arkinstall CD Review
The Marais Project’s fifth disc Smörgåsbord, says Meldi Arkinstall, pays homage to the Swedish heritage of Jenny Eriksson and Tommie Anderson, principal players
Janet Seidel – The Art of Lounge CD Review, Meldi Arkinstall
Meldi Arkinstall, The Culture Concept Circle music reviewer presents her appraisal of Jazz singer Janet Seidel’s mood filled double CD album, The Art of Lounge