I was lucky enough to score another gig with Scenestr magazine going along to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Concert Hall last Saturday to see the Queensland Symphony Orchestra perform. Karen’s sister performed in Queensland Wind and Brass for many years which I always enjoyed going to, so I was looking forward to this performance. However I do have to admit I am not well versed in these matters so set out to do some homework and was lucky enough to attend a pre-concert talk that was held. QSO was performing Intermezzo from Notre Dame by Franz Schmidt, Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Op. 14 by Samuel Barber and Symphonic Dancers by Sergei Rachmaninov. There was also a special guest in the form of violin soloist Chad Hoopes. I enjoyed the performance and you can read the review here http://scenestr.com.au/arts/rachmaninov-symphonic-dances-brisbane-review-qpac-20180516
Produced by Eyeball Media Enterprises Scenestr. is an online national magazine with local offices around Australia. Celebrating 25 years in 2018 of publishing history they’ve excelled at moving into the digital realm but they remain at heart from the streets. They still publish magazines in print for Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane every month. If you’re into music they’re a great read but they do cover all of the arts including festivals, stand-up comics, fashion, theatre and film. I feel very fortunate to get to write for them.
-Lloyd Marken
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Lloyd, I know sod-all about Rachmaninoff, but well done for getting the gig, and writing a top review.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks Pete, I didn’t think this was one of my best so appreciate that. It was good to get out of my comfort zone and learn a little and keeps you hungry.
I ADORE Rachmaninoff. I love all his works. Great job, my friend. I’m mighty jealous.
Thanks Cindy, its nice to have a hometown symphony orchestra. What is one of your favourite classical pieces? I loved Peter and the Wolf growing up but I could follow the story with that one. I realised on Saturday night that I have quite an affection for the Oboe.
Rach 2 and 3 but it is piano works that I love. “Variations on a theme of Chopin” for example
Checked out Variations on Chopin and Rach 3. I think Rach 3 blew up my skirt a bit.
Do you remember the movie “Shine” from the 90s starring Geoffrey Rush? It features his character trying to tackle the “Rach 3”. I love films featuring pianists.
I do, the actors were great in that. Thanks Cindy.
Actually really like Rach 3.