Over many years I've seen talented and experienced Australian musicians, often Canberra-trained, returning home in travels, presumably to catch with with family and friends. With recent ructions at the SOM these returns may decrease over time but I caught one at Wesley. Justin Bullock and Alexina Harkins graduated from the Canberra School of Music about 15 years back. Justin is now regular guest principal bassist at QSO. Alex moved to Berlin and "accidentally remain(ed) there". Amusing story and common enough. They have both played with numerous groups here and in Europe. They came together this day for a duet playing Bach two part inventions, a Gliere suite for viola and double bass and a contemporary piece by Cathy Milliken. There was huge joy, stunning performance and quite some preparation involved in this program. I just sat in awe with Justin (but then I play bass). Perfect intonation, delightful tone, just a few tricky lines that briefly affected his smile. To see such players in such intimacy with such glorious music for such a special and effective pairing is a special pleasure.
Justin Bullock (bass) and Alexina Hawke (viola) played Bach, Milliken and Gliere at Wesley.
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