David Garrett, who wrote the Notes, began writing about music in the early 1970s, when he was changing his day job from teaching history in universities to music programming and management. Since then he has become one of Australia’s most read, respected and commissioned writers about music, for all the major Australian presenters. Most of the writing to be found here is linked to concerts and opera productions – the occasion brought forth the words. Here is a virtual library of program notes and introductions to operas.
This site is a work in progress, please visit often.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Notes from the garrett is an ongoing project. Writings are constantly being added, old ones and new ones.
If you are searching for something about a particular musical work or subject, and you don’t find it here, please ask if it exists, and can be made available.
The garrett (that’s me…) may even consider writing something new if the subject is of interest and time allows. A fee can be negotiated.
If what you find does not suit your needs – in length, for example – it may be adapted, by the author with his agreement. Again, terms are negotiable.