A new mahler biography
John Carmody reviews a new book on the life of Mahler:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/life-and-death-in-music/story-e6frg8nf-1226149465114
John Carmody reviews a new book on the life of Mahler:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/life-and-death-in-music/story-e6frg8nf-1226149465114
Just when you thought it was time to relax in the humid and langourous hiatus between the end of 2013 concert season and the start 2014, the Sydney Festival brandishes in front of us dozens of unmissable events for all ages and tastes. Running in venues in and around Sydney from January 9th to…
Sydney Eisteddfod is looking for a Volunteer Admin Assistant with excellent written and verbal communication skills to help with general office duties, answer phone and email enquiries, greet visitors and provide admin support for other team members where necessary. The successful applicant would be required to work from the Sydney Eisteddfod office, located in…
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s Mozart the Great programme highlighting the Mass in C minor ‘The Great’ continues at the City Recital Hall tonight, Wednesday May 15th and Friday May 17th at 7 pm. These pictures convey the moods of the opening night. Images by and courtesy of Steven Godbee.
A stream of brilliant recordings are in the pipeline as Daniel Barenboim, one of the world’s greatest classical artists and a staunch champion of music’s civilising power, signs a new and exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon. Barenboim will work with the Staatskapelle Berlin, the Staatsoper unter den Linden, the Boulez Ensemble and members of the…
Last month, conductor Simone Young gave this interview to Deutsche Welle, Germany’s national broadcaster. In it she talks about her work as general manager and music director at the Hamburg State Opera and chief conductor of the Hamburg State Philharmonic. As well as giving her insights into some basics of conducting, she also talks about her…
Melbourne born soprano Danielle de Niese is to perform in Sydney next year with the Australian Chamber Orchestra. De Niese is one of the few child “stars”who has been able to make the transition to respected adult performer with apparent ease.. She made her Glyndebourne bebut in 2005 as Cleopatra in Handel’s Giulio Cesare. More at: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/shes-got-the-looks-voice-and-a-homecoming-tour-20110828-1jg9x.html http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/opera/sopranos-hometown-debut-20110828-1jgha.html