Janet Seidel: The Art of Lounge 20th Anniversary CD for Xmas
The Art of Lounge a 20th Anniversary CD features songs showcasing the easy graceful much loved style of Australia’s first lady of jazz Janet Seidel (1955- 2017)
CD & Music Reviews
Classic, Jazz and New World Music Reviewed for The Culture Concept Circle
Andrew Ford Celebrates The Memory of Music – Finding a Voice
Orchestral textures, symphonic overtones, choral blending and solo virtuosity dazzle in the arrangement of Andrew Ford’s optimistic memoir, The Memory of Music
Australian Brandenburg, Shunske Sato, Beauty & The Romantics
The Romantics, a five star album showcasing violinist Shunske Sato and the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, reveals their commitment to musical craftsmanship
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
Mirusia: This Time Tomorrow Tour – At Arts Centre, Melbourne
Sold Out is a sign seen often for Mirusia, en route to Melbourne with her This Time Tomorrow Tour, where on August 15, she will play two concerts at Hamer Hall
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”
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra – CD, Celebrates 25 Years
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Celebrates 25 years CD showcases elegant melodies & dazzling technique review by Meldi Arkinstall, The Culture Concept Circle
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
Simon Tedeschi: Gershwin & Me – CD Review, Meldi Arkinstall
Australian pianist Simon Tedeschi highlights the different voices of composer George Gershwin with flair on his great disc Gershwin & Me, says Meldi Arkinstall