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February 11, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Torben Ulrich & Lori Goldston: Oakland moments – cello, voice, reuniting (rejoicing)
Torben Ulrich & Lori Goldston Oakland moments: cello, voice, reuniting (rejoicing) Obscure & Terrible Lori Goldston is a cellist and composer – she has performed solo and with orchestras and had her pop-cultural crossover moment when she appeared on the Nirvana episode of MTV Unplugged and toured with the band. Torben Ulrich is a former […]Archive
July 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 87
Pablo Casals, The Art of Pablo Casals (1964) “What is that beautiful cello?” Someone visiting said recently. “Who is playing that? Where did you get it?” And the answer of course is Pablo Casals. And the other answer is: This fantastic fucking junk shop in Masterton for $2! (Well, alright, they’re all junk shops in […]Archive
July 8, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 220: Ruby Solly
Welcome to episode 220 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved in your Spotify […]Archive
February 23, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Marie Ross/Petra Somlai/Claire-Lise Demettre: Brahms – Clarinet Sonatas and Trio
Marie Ross/Petra Somlai/Claire-Lise Demettre Brahms: Clarinet Sonatas and Trio Centaur The trio of Marie Ross (clarinet) Petra Somlai (piano) and Claire-Lise Demettre (cello) are dedicated to working with historical instruments; to exploring the music via connection to period instruments – which is to say they use wood and gut-string, eschewing metal and modern valves, reeds, […]Archive
December 17, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Hildur Guðnadóttir: Chernobyl [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Hildur Guðnadóttir Chernobyl [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Deutsche Grammophon One of my favourite albums of the year, and my favourite film score, was Hildur Guðnadóttir’s music for the film Joker. (I didn’t exactly like the film). But the must was sublime, both in the movie-watching experience and removed from it. Ahead of that I had […]Archive
October 28, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Hildur Guðnadóttir: Joker [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]
Hildur Guðnadóttir Joker [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack] Watertower Music Hildur Guðnadóttir has been creating stunning soundtrack work across the last half-decade. The classically trained Icelandic cellist has performed or arranged for Throbbing Gristle, Animal Collective, Pan Sonic and has released solo albums in and around working with the names mentioned above as well as Sun […]Archive
October 17, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 189: Claire Cowan
Welcome to episode 189 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]Archive
May 22, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: Brodsky Quartet (May 20, Wgtn)
Brodsky Quartet MFC Monday, May 20 Britain’s long-running Brodsky Quartet (formed in 1972 and still with two original members) are known for their regular touring (including at least four visits to New Zealand) and their crossover pop collaborations (Elvis Costello, Bjork, Paul McCartney) as well as their refined chamber work – including a fondness for the string-quartet […]Archive
December 8, 2014 by Simon Sweetman