Review: Appalachian Spring (Ensemble Q)
Ensemble Q gives a thoughtful examination of early 20th-century chamber rarities.
Paul Ballam-Cross is a writer and classical guitarist. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance and a Doctor of Philosophy, majoring in Musicology. He loves collecting records and will happily spend hours researching everything from the Baroque to noise rock.
Ensemble Q gives a thoughtful examination of early 20th-century chamber rarities.
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Quirky local works showcase the QSO’s brass and percussion sections.
A debut release with an added pinch of Australian seasoning.
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