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New Release From Sony Features Daniel Dodds
Violinist Daniel Dodds who so notably led the Australian World Orchestra conducted by Maestro Zubin Mehta in their recent performances of R Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben in Sydney and Melbourne, features in a new recording, Mozart Haffner Serenade on Sony Classical due for release on 21 October 2022.
New Board Chair For Opera Australia
Opera Australia announced this morning that Rod Sims AO will be taking over the role of Opera Australia Board Chair from Professor Glyn Davis AC at the end of September 2022.
Tar: A Role Written For Blanchett
Cate Blanchett and the cast and crew of TÁR talk about the highly anticipated movie, due for release in Australia in January 2023.
Tár Soundtrack Due For Release In October
Music from and Inspired by the motion picture TÁR features new works by Hildur Guðnadóttir recorded by Deutsche Grammophon will be released in October 2022. The film release follows on 26 January 2023.
The film premiered in September 2022 at the Venice Film Festival where it received a 6-minute standing ovation.
Helyard Replaces Sollima Early In Musica Viva Tour
Musica Viva Australia has announced that cellist Giovanni Sollima who was due to tour with mandolin player Avi Avital, has recently contracted COVID-19 and is unable to fly to Australia in time for his September concerts. Taking his place for performances in Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Lismore and in Sydney’s first concert on 26 September will be Erin Helyard (harpsichord), the Artistic Director of Pinchgut Opera and Orchestra of the Antipodes.
Wagner And Paris Fashion Week Recital For Deborah Humble
For mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble, the next weeks hold the most opposite of experiences, from the high drama of singing two significant Wagnerian roles in Melbourne, to winging her way to Paris to perform at Paris Fashion Week.
Latest reviews
Album Review: ROBERT DE VISÉE Pieces for Theorbo/Ng/ A415
ROBERT DE VISÉE Pieces for Theorbo is simply gorgeous to listen to. Its tranquility is as fitting for a 17th century court as it is for swooning on a beach or solitary introspection.
Concert Review: Cycles/ Australia Ensemble UNSW
The Australia Ensemble UNSW’s “Cycles” program was “a display of solid, skilful ensemble playing.”








