In this centenary year of Benjamin Britten’s birth, Opera Australia is presenting his satirical gem Albert Herring in the Joan Sutherland Opera Theatre in August.
Conducted by Anthony Legge, Kanen Breen as Herring and Jacqueline Dark as Lady Billows head a superb ensemble which includes Sian Pendry, Dominica Matthews, Elvira Fatykhova, Michael Lewis, John Longmuir, Conal Coad, Roxane Hislop and Samuel Dundas.
Andrew Mellor of The Guardian analyses the opera.
“Kontiki Racket”. The name alone arouses curiosity. It’s what new music performers Ensemble Offspring have christened the mini-festival of concerts, talks and mingling this weekend, which will feature three concerts, five world premieres, a panel discussion with global music makers and an industry speed dating session offering one-on-one sessions with mentors. Kontiki Racket showcases thirteen…
Franz Liszt is the subject of a new biography by John Spurling, called “The Book of Liszts”. Read the review http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/composing-the-liszt-the-life-and-times-of-a-musical-genius/story-e6frg8nf-1226116816879
Rachelle Durkin as Violetta. Image by Lisa Tomasetti
Tom Service of The Guardian begins a year – long journey which explores the symphony and how it changed our world. The word was first used in the 16th century and referred to music for various combinations of voices and instruments, like Gabrieli’s Sacrae symphoniae, 1597. The symphony as we know it today took shape…
“Bach is like Shakespeare. They both contain universal themes, which is why we can still relate to Romeo and Juliet; it’s why we go to see West Side Story or Miss Saigon. Look at how badly Otello the Moor was treated – these themes recur every day and they are themes that Bach deals with…
SoundsLikeSydney has a brand new marketplace, offering performers and teachers the opportunity to advertise their services. You can also list instruments and music for buying or selling. We have more than 500 “Likes” on Facebook and the website has a reach of thousands. The listings are free, so if you would like more information on how…