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Bass Instincts – A New Release From Alicia Crossley on Move
Recorder soloist Alicia Crossley celebrates the virtuosity and versatility of the bass recorder on her new album Bass Instincts released on the Move label. The bass recorder is an exquisite instrument that has evolved from its humble consort roots into a virtuosic solo instrument After the success of her ARIA nominated album Muse, Alicia is…
Symphony For Life Masterclass Program – November 2021
The Symphony for Life Masterclass program has organised a series of 17 Masterclasses, presented by elite musicians. Each musician has donated an hour of their time to present a Masterclass for up to three students (20 minutes each). Instead of a fee to participate, participation via donation (suggested amount is $40) to the Foundation will…
Sam Allchurch Explores Garden Of The Soul Ahead Of Sydney Chamber Choir’s Next Concert
As we emerge from lockdowns, conductor Sam Allchurch shares what drove him to perform ‘Garden of the Soul’ as the timely next concert of Sydney Chamber Choir, and his love for the music of Benjamin Britten.
Anna Dowsley Debuts as Carmen – Image Gallery
Anna Dowsley’s debut season as Carmen continues at the Staatstheater Nürnberg. Check out these five stunning images from the production. Anna looks likes she’s absolutely ‘killing’ the role! Images courtesy Anna Dowsley©
New Release From Renée Fleming And Yannick Nézet-Séguin On Decca
Super-star soprano soprano Renée Fleming joins forces with Yannick Nézet-Séguin at the piano in this new release on the Decca label. Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene Exploring the relationship Romantic composers had with nature through song, the tracklist incudes the music of Fauré, Hahn, Grieg, Liszt, and the world premiere of a work by Nico Muhly. …
Sydney Chamber Choir’s Latest Digital release
Sydney Chamber Choir announces this week’s digital release, Ah! Sun-flower from Jonathan Dove’s The Passing of the Year, a 7-part song cycle written for double choir and piano. It’s a return to the 21st century with this excerpt which is the 5th movement of the song cycle. Jonathan Dove’s music is about communicating, creating wonder…
Latest reviews
Digital Concert Review: Sacro Amor/ Australian Haydn Ensemble
The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s digital performance Sacro Amor is 75 minutes of pure pleasure at any time, but especially so in lockdown.
Album Review: Uncovered Ground – Felicity Wilcox Collected Chamber Works
Wilcox proves that as she presses the ‘play’ button on the music of the future, she doesn’t hit the ‘delete’ button on music of the past. She has drawn on it for inspiration, inclusion and elaboration.