Melba eNews | 14 November 2014
International recognition for Melba artists,
and the journey to the label
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Audiophilia Recommended New Release November 2014 “…the recording is, in best Melba tradition, absolutely superb; supremely natural, with huge soundstage width and achieving the rare feat of keeping the two pianos spatially distinct.” Read the full review Listen to audio previews and order the CD from our website. |
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“It’s an exciting place to be and an exciting time to be here..” Pianist Stephen Emmerson is waxing lyrical about the attractions of living on the edge of the world. Head east from his base at Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium of Music in South Brisbane – where he has taught since 1987 – and you won’t find much of anything in your way except the Pacific Ocean until you double back on yourself and collide with Chile. Read the full interview |
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In the column “Too Many Records” for UK International Record Review, Maria Vandamme touches on her early influences, with special affection for pianist Jascha Spivakovsky. Among the luminaries who performed at Spivakovsky’s historic Melbourne home, Edzell, were Melba, Schnabel, Rubinstein, Barere, Arrau, Barenboim, Perlemutter, Oistrakh, Ricci, Galli-Curci, Szell, Victor Borge, Elman and Jascha Horenstein. Read the full article |
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Included in Benjamin Martin’s latest Melba release is his arrangement of ‘Smile’ from the movie “Modern Times”, composed by Charlie Chaplin. He plays it here for Richard Bonynge, himself an accomplished pianist. Watch a video of the performance Listen to audio previews and order the CD from our website. |
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The Melba Foundation acknowledges the generosity of its Patrons & Ambassadors and its Sponsors Click here to donate and learn how you can support recording opportunities for Australian musicians on the world stage. |
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