Bayside Melissa

Exquisite eloquence from Australia's foremost Baroque and Classical flute virtuoso, Melissa Farrow. Well known to Australian audiences as a featured artist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Australian Haydn Ensemble and Pinchgut Opera, this is her first solo album: a deep dive into the elegant musical salons of early 19th-century Vienna. Sublime melodies, joyous virtuosity, and delicate nuances of colour: Farrow plays the nine-key instrument prized by composers of the day, where each note has multiple possible fingerings, each with its own subtle shades of timbre. Capable of expressing a vast range of emotions, the instrument was, as the great German Romantic Jean Paul described it, ‘a divining rod, plumbing the depths of the soul.’

This milestone release features iconic collaborations, including new versions of “Whenever I Call You Friend” with Kenny Loggins and “Midnight Blue” with Dolly Parton. Guest artists Gerald Albright and Dave Koz join the symphony of nostalgia and innovation. Immerse yourself in this musical journey where five decades of brilliance converge in a star-studded celebration.