Debussy, Takemitsu and Copland from Sydney Symphony and Spano

By Oliver Brett, 09 September 2012

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Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall, Sydney on 7 September 2012

Debussy, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune

Takemitsu, From me flows what you call Time, for five percussionists and orchestra

Copland, Symphony no. 3

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Robert Spano, Conductor

Rebecca Lagos, Percussion

Colin Piper, Percussion

Mark Robinson, Percussion

Ian Cleworth, Percussion

Timothy Constable, Percussion

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Oliver Brett

Oliver Brett is a professional organist, pianist, teacher and choral conductor. He held positions at King's College Cambridge, Westminster Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, and is currently Assistant Director of Music at St Mary's RC Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. He loves classical music of all genres.