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Dudamel Conducts Dvořák On Deutsche Grammophon
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic “smoked it” in their live recordings of Dvořák’s final three symphonies for Deutsche Grammophon.
Winnie Su Wins Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Piano Scholarship 2022
Winnie Su from Ryde, NSW took out the coveted 2022 Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Piano Scholarship with an award-winning rendition of Beethoven’s Sonata no. 30 in E major, Op. 109.
Kate Golla -The Pianist’s Journey
Sydney-born pianist Kate Golla, now living in London and working as a highly sought-after pianist, repetiteur and vocal coach returns to Australia for a recital series with the exciting superstar tenor Allan Clayton on tour for Musica Viva. She talks to SoundsLIkeSydney about her life and work in the UK,
Sydney Eisteddfod Announces 2022 Kawai Piano Scholarship Finalists
The Sydney Eisteddfod has selected four outstanding pianists to compete in the final round of its 2022 Kawai Piano Scholarship Final. The four finalists were selected from 20 of Australia’s most talented emerging pianists from whom nine semi-finalists were selected. From this group of nine, four pianists were selected to compete in the final. They…
Pinchgut’s Platée Comes To The Screen
Pinchgut Opera’s celebrated performance of Rameau’s masterpiece Platée, directed by Neil Armfield, premieres on 14 July, 2022 on Pinchgut At Home. Cinematically filmed and recorded at City Recital Hall in Sydney by Australian Theatre Live lastDecember, Platée features an all-Australian cast, led by Kanen Breen in an unforgettable performance as Platée. The impressive line-up includes…
Australian Music Centre Announces MOMENTUM Commission Recipients
Connor D’Netto (Qld) and Maria Grenfell (Tas) are the recipients of The Australian Music Centre’s MOMENTUM Commissions. Each composer receives $2,500 towards the commission of a proposed work. Artists were called to propose a new work for a small chamber ensemble and voice, inspired by nature and the Australian environment. Connor D’Netto’s proposed work will explore…
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Album Review: The Dying Sun/ Move Records
The Dying Sun … has very finely crafted moments from an undoubtedly sure compositional pen.
Concert Review: Winterreise/ Clayton/Golla. Musica Viva
English tenor Allan Clayton and Australian-born, London-based pianist Kate Golla joined forces for a performance of Winterreise, Franz Schubert’s iconic song-cycle with text by poet Wilhelm Müller, sung in German with English surtitles. This remarkable performance deserves unrestrained acclamation.