The Fascination Of Shostakovich
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The Sydney Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven and R Strauss: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/leaders-note-clash-of-the-titans-strikes-a-timely-chord-20120223-1tqj0.html http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/exhilarating-climb-in-strausss-alps/story-e6frg8n6-1226275087259 The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s Venice Secrets: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/a-stumbling-seasonal-start-will-take-time-to-settle-down-20120223-1tq9t.html http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/consistently-inconsistent-solos-mar-vivaldi-concertos/story-e6frg8n6-1226279859757
Sydney Eisteddfod Announces Expanded New Premises
Sydney Eisteddfod has brand new premises in Chippendale, continuing an exciting path of renewal and development after celebrating its 90th birthday last year.
Opera Australia Announces Second Performance Of Verdi’s Requiem
A second date in August 2017 has been announced for Opera Australia’s presentation of Verdi’s Requiem in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House. Dubbed by the conductor Hans von Bülow as ‘Oper in Kirchengewande’ (opera in ecclesiastical dress) Verdi’s Requiem is brimming with the drama of operatic ideas. In fact, Verdi based the Lacrymosa on…
Vocal Detour – Sydney’s Newest Ensemble Goes Exploring
There is a new a capella vocal ensemble in Sydney. Calling themselves ‘Vocal Detour’ this quintet of elite singers plans to take its audiences and collaborators on a journey through roads less travelled, alongside the familiar classics.
Jean-Yves Thibaudet Releases His Favourites On Carte Blanche From Decca
Legendary pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet announces Carte Blanche, a new album on Decca Classics. Carte Blanche will be released on 10 September, following his 60th birthday on 7 September. To mark a milestone birthday and celebrate a new chapter in his relationship with the Decca label, Thibaudet was given “carte blanche” by Decca to choose personal…
