Above : Soprana Danielle Grant made a fine contribution to the contrasts needed in this programme.
Keyboardist Diana Weston and regular Thoroughbass musicians offered a finely thought out and diverse programme. It both stimulated our senses and contributed boldly to the re-emergence of Live classical music in Sydney.
In a keen juxtaposition which actually works really well, we heard Debussy’s Ariettes Oublieés, the sensual setting of Paul Verlaine’s heart-on-the-sleeve poetry followed by more joyous Ignaz Pleyel’s piano and violin sonata and dance music and songs from the early Australian colony.
This mixed swag of treasures reached us in the elegant venue with equal swagfuls of elegance, nuance and directness. From the outset we were charmed by Danielle Grant’s mellifluous vocal quality and a subtle, sympathetic piano accompaniment from Diana Weston for this song cycle. Continue reading THOROUGHBASS : ‘FORGOTTEN SONGS’ @ MOSMAN ART GALLERY.