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Melissa Farrow On Brandenburg One
Brandenburg One, the digital platform of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra presents flautist Melissa Farrow performing the Bourée Anglaise from JS Bach’s Partita in A minor for solo flute, BWV 1013. Melissa Farrow, who is the Principal Flautist of The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, has travelled close to this only surviving piece by JS Bach for solo…
1:1 Concerts – Relief And Sustenance During The COVID Crisis
A new concept in live performance is emerging – one that aims to sustain musicians, the art of performance and the souls of the audience. 1:1 concerts, is a concert experience offered by ‘Covid Concert Hall refugees.’ The concert is structured around one musician and one listener at a two-metre distance, experiencing a ten-minute, non-verbal,…
Brilliant Musician Portraits In Omega Ensemble’s Art of Chamber Music Auction
Omega Ensemble in collaboration with Nanda\Hobbs Gallery presenst the Art of Chamber Music Auction for which bids close this Thursday. It is a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind work by some of Sydney’s most extraordinary artists, while supporting Omega Ensemble’s 2020 Resilience Fund. The artworks include pieces by 2020 Archibald Prize finalists Jonathan Dalton,…
The Sydney Opera House Re-opens With A Stellar Line-Up
The Sydney Opera House is back in business, after closing in March, welcoming audiences and visitors from 29 October, 2020 with a tempting line-up of live performances and events. The line-up includes the return of Antidote, the Opera House’s annual festival of action, ideas and change that will bring together thought-leaders from around the world…
Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2021: Rich And Diverse
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2021 season with a rich mix of talent and a strong focus on Australian performers with national and international careers. A decidedly versatile programme, there is a great deal to look forward to in next year’s mix. Some highlights: -Chief Conductor Designate Simone Young opens the season with…
Sydney Eisteddfod Announces Crowd Favourite Finalists
Sydney Eisteddfod announces the ten brilliant finalists in their Crowd Favourite Performances competition after a three-way tie amongst some of the contenders. The Top Ten Crowd favourites are: Rescue – Brooke Henderson Dance Studios/ Khachaturian Violin Concerto: I Allegro Con Fermezza – Harry/ Welcome to Hell with an Irish Twist – LA Feeney/ Vesti La Giubba – Sam…
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Concert Review: Emperors & Armies / Australian Haydn Ensemble
Emperors & Armies Australian Haydn Ensemble Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House February 11, 2020 The Australian Haydn Ensemble’s 2020 curtain raiser Emperors & Armies drew inspiration from the royal dynasties of 18th century middle Europe, when kings had the critical responsibility of patronising the arts. It was a golden age for music. Artistic director and…
Opera Review: Faust/ Opera Australia
Faust – Charles Gounod Opera Australia Sydney Opera House, February 10, 2020 When New York’s Metropolitan Opera opened its doors on October 22, 1883, the company performed Gounod’s Faust, chosen, it is quoted in The Nation a few days later, for its “ greater variety of vocal and orchestral effects than any one of the…