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Meg Washington passes the classical test at Sydney show

Michael Bailey

Review: Meg Washington with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Town Hall, February 3

It’s a brave pop artist who submits their work for an orchestral makeover. The contempt on the faces of musicians accustomed to playing Mahler or Mozart is hard to hide when all they’re doing is “playing footballs”, as the term for a simplistic arrangement goes.

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Michael 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

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