Archive for November, 2009

Published by admin on 12 Nov 2009

Rupert Boyd impresses US critics

RB_cd_cover Canberra-born classical guitarist Rupert Boyd’s debut CD Valses Poéticos just received a very nice review in the current issue of Soundboard, the quarterly publication of Guitar Foundation of America: “Boyd’s playing is beautifully refined, with gorgeous tone . . . musically and technically flawless . . . [the Granados] is one of the best recorded performances of this work on guitar.” The CD was released in 2008 and is available for download through iTunes or you can order a copy (with beautiful artwork) at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/rupertboyd. It would make a nice Christmas present . . .
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Published by admin on 09 Nov 2009

COZMO plays OZ – Australian Composed and Arranged Music

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COZMO – Capital of Australia Mandolinata – on 28 November presented a delightful program of mandolin ensemble compositions and arrangements by Australian composers including Richard Charlton and Russell Reinhardt and Canberra premieres of works by Robert Schulz and Rob Kay and the Australian premiere of “Though I travel far… I do not forget” by acclaimed Australian composer Betty Beath.

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