The future of arts leadership in Australia
What does it take to lead a successful performing arts organisation – and is Australia grooming the next generation of leaders?
Matthew Westwood reports in today’s The Australian.
What does it take to lead a successful performing arts organisation – and is Australia grooming the next generation of leaders?
Matthew Westwood reports in today’s The Australian.
Simone Young is in Brisbane to conduct the Australian Youth Orchestra. She comments on the Queensland state government’s slashing of music education in schools: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/conductor-heats-up-over-axed-programs/story-e6frg8n6-1226436119693
Connor D’Netto (Qld) and Maria Grenfell (Tas) are the recipients of The Australian Music Centre’s MOMENTUM Commissions. Each composer receives $2,500 towards the commission of a proposed work. Artists were called to propose a new work for a small chamber ensemble and voice, inspired by nature and the Australian environment. Connor D’Netto’s proposed work will explore…
The Sydney Children’s Choir has made a poignant music video of Ola Gjeilo’s The Ground, dedicated to the Australian communities affected by the devastating 2019/20 bushfire season. One year ago a member of the Sydney Children’s Choir and his family lost their home in the bushfires at Balmoral Village, NSW. The choristers rallied behind their colleague, intending…
Nicola Benedetti’s new album on Decca Classics, Wynton Marsalis Violin Concerto & Fiddle Dance Suite, features premiere recordings of two works written especially for her by jazz musician Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto in D and Fiddle Dance Suite for Solo Violin. Set for worldwide release on July 12, Benedetti performs Violin Concerto in D with The…
Teddy Tahu Rhodes and David Hobson with pianist Sharolyn Kimmorley are in the midst of a national tour presenting a programme of operatic arias and duets and popular songs. They perform in Sydney on Friday November 4th, in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. This is a review of the tour which commenced in…
“Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk She says I began to sing long before I could talk And I’ve often wondered, how did it all start? Who found out that nothing can capture a heart Like a melody can?” Thank you for the Music ABBA These lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus…