Academics from New York’s Manhattan School of Music comment on the re-structure at the ANU School of Music in Canberra:
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/music-schools-sour-note-20120527-1zcp1.html
The Australian String Quartet (ASQ) will not continue in its current configuration beyond 2014 due to artistic differences. Along with performing an annual national concert series, the quartet is also Quartet-in-Residence at the University of Adelaide. After careful consideration, the Board of the ASQ has appointed violist Stephen King and cellist Sharon Draper to lead the quartet into the future. Chairman of the board Paul Clitheroe said “the ASQ’s most recent performances have been truly exceptional and despite…
Musical dynasties have made their mark in music from the days of the Scarlattis and the Bachs, through to the Shankars and the Lennons. Pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim’s 26 year old violinist son Michael, has for 9 years, been the leader of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, (WEDO) created by Barenboim senior as an act of middle eastern reconciliation. The WEDO…
Sydney Eisteddfod is looking for a Volunteer Admin Assistant with excellent written and verbal communication skills to help with general office duties, answer phone and email enquiries, greet visitors and provide admin support for other team members where necessary. The successful applicant would be required to work from the Sydney Eisteddfod office, located in…
Opening at the English National Opera on September 13th is a new production of Verdi’s Otello. Debuting in the title role is Stuart Skelton. In fact, it is an Australian double for the male leads as Jonathan Summers sings the role of Iago. This production of Otello at the ENO marks the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth….
Talks at the Metropolitan Opera in New York have finally resolved the disagreements between workers and management, clearing the way for the opening of the 2014/15 season in September – a new production of The Marriage of Figaro conducted by James Levine. Read the article from the New York Times
Review In Search of Haydn screening at the Hayden Orpheum and Roseville cinemas: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/in-search-of-haydn-20120314-1v39p.html John Bell talks about the competition for opera from HD cinema productions: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/opera/bell-gives-stravinsky-a-rakeover-20120315-1v82g.html and read Peter McCallum’s review of The Song Company’s Love in Venice http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/irresistible-allure-of-sensuality-with-a-light-original-approach-20120315-1v82u.html