Review: Stephen Hough performs Rachmaninov 1 (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
From barnstorming to delicately decorative, Stephen Hough's pianism shines across an unhackneyed program.
Phillip Scott is a long-time reviewer for Limelight and US music journal Fanfare. He has written four novels and the scores of several children’s shows for Monkey Baa Theatre Company. He is best known for his work as performer, writer and Musical Director for The Wharf Revue.
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