Benjamin Britten picture gallery – scenes from Aldeborough










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.
Classical-music.com reports on the top 50 greatest recordings of all time, as voted by the critics of BBC Music. Which of these is a ‘must’ for your collection? None in the top 20 was recorded this century! http://www.classical-music.com/article/50-greatest-recordings-all-time
Two of Sydney’s favourite musicians, Sydney Symphony Orchestra Principal Cellist Catherine Hewgill and Vladimir Ashkenazy have made their debut recording together. With the title From Darkness to Light, the recording was made over two days in October 2016 and will be released on the Decca label on 3 November 2017. Vladimir Ashkenazy swaps his conductor’s baton…
The 58th Annual Grammy Awards are done and dusted. If you’re looking to expand your playlist with some of these winning recordings – There were eight awards in the classical categories which included Best Classical Contemporary Composition and Best Classical Compendium alongside the more long-standing categories for the best in vocal and instrumental music. Andris Nelsons…
Sydney Youth Orchestras has announced the launch of the Richard Gill Chamber Orchestra which celebrates the legacy of the late Richard Gill, one of the most admired music educators of our time. Richard Gill was the Chief Conductor at SYO from 1977 -1982 and firmly believed that “every child should have the opportunity to learn and…
In breaking news, Pinchgut Opera and Opera Australia excitedly announce that Opera Australia has invited Pinchgut Opera to join it at the Opera Centre in Sydney by making an office space available for Pinchgut’s ‘Operations.’ Pinchgut Chair Liz Nielsen says “Over the 14 years that Pinchgut Opera has been around, Opera Australia has extended a helping hand…