Imaginings.... A musical afternoon with John Martin John is a familiar musician to concert goers and listeners of Australia’s classical radio networks. Enjoy an entertaining afternoon of music with this versatile and eclectic pianist. John will perform works by Sydney composer, Mark John McEncroe, local composer, Ann Carr-Boyd and several of his own compositions. 3:00 pm Saturday 20th May 2017 The Rose Music Room, 51F Sunninghill Avenue, Burradoo, NSW Adults $30.00 Concessi

McEncroe's third CD Affirmations and Aspirations has received a glowing review in November's issue of 'The Studio' magazine. Here is the review in full. Review by William Clark Following on from the successful unique piano CD’s, the Wirripang label presents Australian composer Mark John McEncroe's CD release, Affirmations and Aspirations with the Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Anthony Armore. Orchestrations are by Mark J Saliba. The CD commences with the Fanfare

Fish Fine Music, Sydney’s premiere classical and jazz music specialist, has shined the spotlight on Mark in its weekly newsletter. The newsletter which is sent out to Fish’s VIP mailing list features a profile on Mark with links to his three CDs which are now available in Fish’s Central-Sydney bricks and mortar store, as well as its comprehensive online store. Visit the online store: • Affirmations and Aspirations • Reflections & Recollections Vol 1 • Reflections & Recollec

Wirripang, home of Australian Composers, has just published five new review scores by Mark John McEncroe. Symphonic Suite No 1 “A Modern Medieval Tale” is a story that continues in Symphonic Suite No. 2 “And The Medieval Tale Continues”. Although set in Medieval Times, the story is very much relevant to the present day. Symphonic Poem “The Passing” 2nd edition, is a new re-orchestration of the work originally published in 2014. And there are now two more symphonic poems a

Affirmations & Aspirations is a series of three symphonic performances of the music of Australian composer Mark John McEncroe. The performances by The Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra were recorded in The Czech Republic in 2013 and 2014 and consist of “Fanfare Suite” (a four-movement work), and two symphonic poems: “The Passing” and “A Celebration of the Natural World.” Very classical in styling, McEncroe’s orchestral work feels more traditionally-structured than much of his so

My first two CDs Reflections & Recollections Vols 1 and 2, have been reviewed by Meriel Owen. The review, produced here below in full, was published in January 2016 The Studio, the magazine of The Music Teachers' Association. "These two volumes of piano music are presented by Wirripang in an attractive cover with biographical notes and dedications to those mentors who provided guidance and encouragement to the composer. The titles of each item reflect the nostalgia of past

Publishing news update! My Symphonic Suite “Natalie’s Suite – Three Faces of Addiction” has now been published by Wirripang – Home of Australian Composers. A work for piano and orchestra, Natalie’s Suite, deals with the issues of addiction, in particular denial – which is the most difficult hurdle that an alcoholic/addict has to overcome if they are to come to grips with their life’s biggest problem and move on. My life has been greatly affected by these issues and so I wante

It was recently announced that The Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra will be premiering Mark John McEncroe's Symphonic Poem “The Passing” on January 21st & 22nd, 2016. The two concerts, to be held in Ostrava at the city’s main concert hall, will be conducted by Anthony Armore, Managing Director of Blue Danube Musikimpresario/Vienna. In 2013 the composer travelled to the Czech Republic to first record “The Passing” and “A Symphonic Poem in D minor”, with Anthony Armore and the Ja

"Natalie’s Suite", a symphonic suite for piano and orchestra was recorded in Ostrava last Dec 2014 with the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra and Australian pianist Helen Kennedy. The sheet music conductor's score and parts are now available at Wirripang. "Natalie's Suite" is planned for release on CD along with the Symphonic Poem “Echoes From a Haunted Past" in late 2015. #JanacekPhilharmonicOrchestra #JanacekPhilharmonic #MarkJohnMcEncroe #HelenKennedy #Symphonicmusic #Symphon

In 2013 the Australian composer Mark John McEncroe travelled to the Czech Republic to record the first of his orchestral pieces. The first of those recording sessions was the recording of “A Symphonic Poem in D minor” and “The Passing” for his forthcoming orchestral music CD and full orchestra scores. Orchestral music is a departure from Mark’s more recent solo piano and easy listening recordings and CDs. The orchestral pieces are a natural evolution of his artistic developme