Music teachers outraged over CDs replacing accompanists

By Alexandra Smith
Updated March 22 2015 - 10:08am, first published February 21 2015 - 6:12am
Catherine Davis accompanies her son, Isaac Davies with his teacher Boris Suraev at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney.
17th February 2015
Photo: Janie Barrett Photo: Janie Barrett JEM
Catherine Davis accompanies her son, Isaac Davies with his teacher Boris Suraev at the Conservatorium of Music in Sydney. 17th February 2015 Photo: Janie Barrett Photo: Janie Barrett JEM

Whether it is violin, flute or percussion, each year tens of thousands of nervous children across Australia are guided through their music exams with a piano accompanist.