After dropping “Chanel” and “Biking,” Frank Ocean unleashes two version of “Lens,” a new song premiered through blonded Radio. The first is a solo edition, while the second is a Travis Scott-assisted remix.
Over a soothing beat, an Auto-Tuned Frank harmonizes about Mariah Carey, Rally’s, and freeways, before touching on his partner’s timeless qualities.
Buddies raises awareness and money to support refugees living in Queensland - many of whom fled Syria and Iraq where conflict is still raging.
The Refraction Quartet's pianist Stewart Kelly, violinist Nigel Bardsley, cellist Dominic Fitzgerald and violist Iris Doo exemplify the spirit of chamber music playing as a conversation in this contrasting selection of exquisite works.
The Beethoven that begins the concert (his Piano Quartet No. 3 in C major) is a youthful work written when he was just 15. It is clearly from the pen of a young genius, overflowing with passion, energy and enthusiasm.
Where Beethoven is youthful and unburdened, the Brahms (Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor Op. 60) is a mature work weighed down by tragedy.
