AustLit

'A farewell collection of Poems. This collection of 80 sets of verse includes twenty poems that comprise a calendar of great composers, born in respective months of the year. Other verses include biographical, historical, philosophical, and also, occasional tongue-in-cheek material. And, whilst a few of the last-mentioned are suggestive, mostly through a play on words, double entendre, etc., surely not all poetry needs be straight-laced and serious?

Foreword of Smorgasbord has been graciously supplied by one of Australia’s most gifted classical and cross-over musicians, the multi award-winning pianist, Simon Tedeschi. ' (Publication summary)

A collection of original verse covering subjects - topical, philosophical, humorous - and a selection of portraits of some eminent Australians.

'Pioneers of Australia's Orchestras. The poetic sketches in this booklet mainly portray conductors who, through their vision and initiative, pioneered today's excellence in performance. Few know that evolving scene more intimately than conductor, Patrick Thomas. ' (Publication summary)

'Unashamedly anecdotal material which includes career experiences, stories of people who were of influence, backstage dramas, the perils of travel and a range of incidents which occurred along the way for the author. An interesting and at times, hilarious read!' (Publication summary)