Sydney’s newest arts complex
The new performing arts precinct in Chatswood is preparing to ‘go live’:
The new performing arts precinct in Chatswood is preparing to ‘go live’:
Opening tonight in the Joan Sutherland Theatre at the Sydney Opera House is Opera Australia’s sumptuous production of La Traviata. This revival of Elijah Moshinsky’s vision of Verdi’s enormously popular opera is directed by Roger Press. Albanian soprano Ermonela Jaho opens in the role of Violetta Valéry later sung by Lorina Gore and Emma Matthews. …
Opera Australia’s production of Albert Herring opened in Sydney last week. Set in 1900, the sepia tones of the sets and costumes designed by Roger Butlin have been newly lit by Nigel Levings and retain the feeling of nineteenth century photographs. Scroll down to see all 8 images. Images by Branco Gaica, courtesy Opera Australia.
The Choir of St James’ King Street is offering readers of SoundsLikeSydney a ticket discount to its May 21st concert, A Venetian Coronation. Conducting this concert is Paul McCreesh, early music expert and founder of the Gabrieli Consort. A Venetian Coronation is a fabulous opportunity to see Paul McCreesh conduct the music for which he is best known…
The Adelaide Symphony Orchestra (ASO) today announced that 29-year-old Nicholas Carter has been appointed to the position of Principal Conductor – the first time in 30 years that an Australian has been appointed to lead a state orchestra since Stuart Challender was named Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony in 1987. In a coup…
Ensemble Offspring invites submissions from exceptional emerging composers and performers from around Australia for both their 2019 Hatched Academy and Noisy Women Commission. All applications due 12 October, 2018. Ensemble Offspring’s Hatched Academy enters its 6th year in 2019. This emerging artist development program is designed to provide practical experience to the next generation of innovative young…
The Music Performance Unit UNSW has awarded its 2020 Willgoss Ensemble Composition prize jointly to Elizabeth Younan and Michael Grebla. The prize is aimed at encouraging and promoting the creation of an original, short work for ensembles, in support of a thriving instrumental and choral program at UNSW Sydney. The winners each receive $2500 and…