The lasting memory
An intriguing feature on how music is remembered when other aspects of memory are impaired.
An intriguing feature on how music is remembered when other aspects of memory are impaired.
The great Sir Bryn Terfel stars in the next performance in the Met Stars Live in Concert series, presenting a festive program of classic carols, traditional Welsh Christmas songs, and even a little holiday-themed Wagner, live from Wales’s historic Brecon Cathedral. The concert is live on Saturday December 12 at 1 pm ET (US) and…
Named in 2009 as one of the top 20 living polymaths, Stephen Hough talks about his main preoccupation – happiness – both for himself and bringing it to others through his music. Click here to read the feature in The New Statesman.
The Sydney Children’s Choir is recruiting new choristers aged 6-16 to join them in 2014. Founded in 1989 by its present Artistic Director Lyn Williams OAM, the choir is highly regarded for its performance standards and training of young singers. The choir performs regularly in and around Sydney, in major venues like the…
The Sydney Symphony conducted by David Robertson is wrapping up its third tour to China in five years. A feature of the programme was the work commissioned for the tour by the SSO from Andrew Schultz. Sound Lur and Serpent, Fanfare for Brass and Percussion, Opus 98 is inspired by old brass instruments that resemble the horns…
Last week soprano Rachel Bate was awarded the Opera and Arts Support Group Vocal Scholarship in the 80th Anniversary McDonald’s Sydney Eisteddfod. Singing Einsam in trüben Tagen from Lohengrin and Pace pace mio Dio from La Forza del Destino, adjudicators John Pringle and Graeme Pushee placed Rachel at the head of the six finalists finishing ahead of New…
Written by Leona Geeves The Lady Fairfax New York Scholarship Concert was held in a flurry of frocks and very high notes on Sunday 16th October 2016 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Guest presenter, Peter Coleman-Wright AO, entertained with his expert knowledge of opera and quirky and amusing asides. The competition was adjudicated by…