Articles + Reviews By Jane Downer

Jane plays principal oboe with the Oxford Bach Soloists, Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra, and Instruments of Time & Truth, and has performed with groups such as the Oslo Barokkorkester, Concerto Köln, Academy of Ancient Music, English Baroque Soloists, Canberra Bach Ensemble and Pinchgut Opera. She has appeared at international music festivals in Innsbruck, Malta, Armidale, Canberra and Ballarat. Jane is official programme-note writer for the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong, and contributes articles and reviews to music magazines. Jane’s main musical focus is as Artistic Director of Austral Harmony who tour Australia promoting chamber music of the baroque era using historical instruments, and hosting REMEMBER BACH FESTIVALS and BACH-AKADEMIE educational projects.
Easter Oratorio: Bach’s imagination magnificently vitalised

Easter Oratorio: Bach’s imagination magnificently vitalised

Bach Akademie Australia - Bach's Easter Oratorio Friday 8th April 2022 - Australian Digital Concert Hall As we approach the Crucifixion of Passion season, the Bach Akademie Australia gave us a prospective sighting of the Resurrection and hope of salvation with J S...

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