Sydney’s newest arts complex
The new performing arts precinct in Chatswood is preparing to ‘go live’: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/stage-set-for-venues-first-act/story-e6frg8n6-1226132501885
New strings take their bows
The Australian String Quartet has two new players. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/dream-chamber-music-role-keeps-young-violin-star-here/story-fn9d2mxu-1226131720638
Brandenburg, Boheme and a benefit
Last weekend musicians in Sydney put on a display of talent and camaraderie that delighted patrons. On Friday evening, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra opened its Celestial Vivaldi series with works by Rebel, Corrette, Dell’abaca and Vivaldi. One of the most notable aspects of this evening was the alto section that was made up entirely of counter-tenors!…
Winning young performer
Saxophonist Nicholas Russoniello wins the 2011 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performer of the Year Award. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/classical-award-recognises-plenty-of-sax-appeal-no-strings-attached/story-e6frg8n6-1226129309211
Stephen Fry’s ‘Wagner and Me’
Wavelength Films in association with the BBC made this fascinating feature with Stephen Fry exploring the music of Wagner. http://www.smh.com.au/tv/show/wagner–me/wagner–me-20110902-1jp2g.html
After the AWO…
Matthew Westwood of The Australian evalutes the “performance” of the AWO: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/an-orchestra-without-the-cultural-cringe/story-e6frg8n6-1226124757479
Danielle de Niese to perform in Sydney
Melbourne born soprano Danielle de Niese is to perform in Sydney next year with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. De Niese is one of the few child “stars”who has been able to make the transition to respected adult performer with apparent ease.. She made her Glyndebourne bebut in 2005 as Cleopatra in Handel’s Giulio Cesare. More at: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/shes-got-the-looks-voice-and-a-homecoming-tour-20110828-1jg9x.html http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/opera/sopranos-hometown-debut-20110828-1jgha.html
Musica viva launches ken tribe fund for australian composers
Last week, Musica Viva presented the Goldner Trio in concert with pianist Ian Munro. The concert celebrated the success of the Goldner’s appearances at the City of London Music Festival (see our post on their tour and reviews). The concert also marked the launch of a chamber music initiative as Music Viva announced the creation…
‘Mad Rush’ rules! Sally Whitwell in person at the QVB
The impossible to define and prodigiously talented pianist Sally Whitwell has defied all predictions with the success of her cutting edge CD “Mad Rush” – the solo piano works of Philip Glass. (See our feature and audio of an interview with Sally Whitwell). “Mad Rush” entered the top 5 of the Aria Classical charts and has stayed…