Tag Archives: Forthcoming Concert
Gossec’s Messe des Morts
François-Joseph Gossec (1734-1829) was a highly original composer, difficult to classify, because his career straddled the Baroque and classical eras. Gossec played an important role in French musical life for more than 50 years. He was born in a province … Continue reading
A HEAVENLY SCHUBERTIADE
On Sunday 19 August, the Choir will present its next Great Hall concert, a program of sacred music by Schubert (1797-1828), under the title ‘A Heavenly Schubertiade’. In her beautifully written, prize-winning memoir of 2011, ‘Piano Lessons’, the fine Australian … Continue reading
