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Jauchzet frohlocket from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio
J S Bach’s Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 must have one of the most thrilling and celebratory openings ever heard. Hope you enjoy this version of the opening chorus Jauchzet frohlocket from the Frauenkirche Dresden in the heart of Saxony. The Staatskapelle Dresden, is conducted by Christian Thielemann, Sophie Koch (Mezzosoprano) und Thomas Hampson (Baritone).
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An exquisite French carol, exquisitely performed by the gentlemen of Chanticleer.
Pumeza Matshikiza – ‘Song to the Moon’ from ‘Arias’.
Pumeza Matshikiza’s album Arias (Decca) is a portrait collection of arias, art songs and popular songs that she sings with ravishing beauty. Checkout this video of her recording Dvorak’s Song to the Moon which is featured on the album. Pumeza visits Sydney next week to perform for the Joan Sutherland and Richard Bonynge Fundraising Dinner…
Bruckner Biography
September 4th marks the birth in 1824, of Austrian composer Anton Bruckner, famous for his mighty symphonies and sacred works. This video, made in the 1970’s is a comprehensive biography of Bruckner and features some memorable footage. Grab a drink, turn off your phone and spend a couple of hours with Anton Bruckner seen through…
choice hobson
When a performer releases a “Best of” collection CD, it usually means that they have a large enough discography from which to make the compilation. In this latest release from ABC Classics, tenor David Hobson delivers his first compilation CD with “popular” tracks chosen from recordings of the last few years. Not that opera and Lieder aren’t…
Gondwana Voices Sing
The National Choral School, hosted by Gondwana Voices is in full swing again and its young choristers are engaged in a fortnight of music making which will culminate in the Festival of Summer Voices, a series of concerts from January 18-21 in Sydney. Check out the enchanting sound of Gondwana Voices in this performance…

