Corrupt Music Competitions
Cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber levels some serious allegations against music competitions writes Hannah Ellis-Petersen in The Guardian
Cellist Julian Lloyd-Webber levels some serious allegations against music competitions writes Hannah Ellis-Petersen in The Guardian
The Australian Haydn Ensemble has today announced that Jacqui Smith, arts manager, writer and consultant, has been appointed as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 10 July 2023.
A new album from The Marais Project and Sweden’s Duo Langborn/Wendel, Nordic Moods & Baroque Echoes features tracks that weaves together baroque music, traditional songs and originals by members of the ensemble.
Funding of $32 million for the nation’s opera companies is to come under the scrutiny of a three person panel. Read the feature in The Australian
The UK Telegraph has been running a seriesof live streamed debates on various aspects of classical music. As part of thisseries they’ve published a gorgeous picture gallery of 10 of opera’s greatest singers: 5 men and 5 women. Guess who they are! Click here for the link.
An unforgettable journey with Martin Randall Travel traces the life and work of J S Bach through nine concerts performed by elite musicians in historic venues.
The new look Australian String Quartet’s Sydney concert reviewed: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/spirits-high-as-new-lineup-gels-with-old-guard-20120316-1va8v.html The Guardian’s Tom Service asks if Stephen Sondheim might be our greatest composer: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/tomserviceblog/2012/mar/16/sondheim-sweeney-todd-music-theatre