East marries West in this hypnotic rendition of The Four Seasons
Baroque and Arabic music are closer than you think, says oud master Joseph Tawadros, ahead of a tour with the Australian Chamber Orchestra to perform Vivaldi’s masterpiece.
Strange bedfellows? “It’s all about finding points of crossover,” says Joseph Tawadros, right, of his collaboration with Richard Tognetti, left, and the ACO. Louie Douvis
On the face of it, the ornate sounds of Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons have little to do with the hypnotic, microtonal work of Egyptian-Australian oud master Joseph Tawadros.
However, for Tawadros, who will play the Venetian’s four-concerto triumph alongside his own compositions at recitals with the Australian Chamber Orchestra this month, it’s a natural fit.
Michael BaileyArts & Culture editorMichael Bailey writes on arts and culture, and edits Weekend Fin. He is a former editor of the Financial Review Rich List. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at m.bailey@nine.com.au
