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Wang, Ottensamer and Capuçon On New Release From Deutsche Grammophon
Pianist Yuja Wang, clarinettist Andreas Ottensamer and cellist Gautier Capuçon join forces on this new release from Deutsche Grammophon, their debut on the label playing music by Rachmaninoff and Brahms.
Maestro Mehta Awarded Companion of the Order Australia In Post-Concert Ceremony
Maestro Zubin Mehta has been made a Companion of the Order Australia in a surprise ceremony which capped off a sumptuous performance with the Australian World Orchestra in the newly refurbished Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House on Fridat night. Presenting the award was the Governor-General, His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC.
Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) Releases First Short Film
The Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) have released their first creative short film inspired by the composition used in the video, Peace I Leave with You, composed by AVÉ’s tenor, Andrew Goodwin.
Art Music Awards Winners For 2022 Announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Art Music Awards, announced in Melbourne this week, recognising some of Australia’s finest established and emerging artists who are outstanding in their fields of expertise over a broad spectrum of musical styles.
Kanneh-Mason’s exclusive Australian Tour CD Release On Decca
Released exclusively in Australia, The Kanneh-Masons is a new release from Decca with performances from the members of this extraordinary musical family.
The family members including cellist Sheku and pianist Isata, are showcased in solos, duos and ensemble pieces. This album has been created and released specially for the Kanneh-Masons’ recent debut tour of Australia.
Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival 202
Tickets for the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival go on sale today. Running from Thursday October 27 to Saturday November 5 it will feature musicians from around the world for the Sydney Improvised Music Association’s (SIMA) annual celebration of women in jazz.
Latest reviews
Album Review: Acacia Quartet: Mozart Dvorak Chance/ Move Records
Acacia Quartet: Mozart Dvorak Chance released on the Move label is a charming trio of diverse string quartets, expertly played, Lovely music for a salon.
Concert Review: Clouds of Gold/Choir of St James’/ BachBand@StJames’
In a program that celebrates hope and renewal, the Choir of St James presented music that ascends the heights from through a wide range of choral music from the 1500s to the current day in this superbly curated concert.