Anne Sofie von Otter in Sydney
The world fanous mezzo-soprano performs in Sydney with the SSO this week:
The world fanous mezzo-soprano performs in Sydney with the SSO this week:
Direct from its acclaimed London season, Australian cinemas will screen the Royal Opera’s joyous production of Donizetti’s sun-drenched L’elisir d’amore this February, captured live in high-definition from a live performance during its third season on the Covent Garden stage. Set in the rustic countryside of Southern Italy, Laurent Pelly’s production features an all-star cast including celebrated Welsh…
After a terrific month-long season at the Chapel off Chapel in Melbourne, CDP Theatre Productions brings Souvenir: A fantasia on the life of Florence Foster Jenkins to the Zenith Theatre. Souvenir is the humorous true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York society eccentric who suffered under the illusion that she was a great coloratura soprano,…
The Willoughby Symphony’s final concert for 2014 will showcase the talents of Australia’s rising music stars performing a selection of beloved works by Mozart and Bach. The orchestra, choir and guest soloists will be conducted by accomplished young conductor, Paul Fitzsimon. The concert will also feature the world premiere of the winning composition of the…
Willoughby Symphony’s children’s concert Crowns and Tiaras is especially for children, introducing them to classical music in a fun and engaging way, Chief Conductor and Artistic Director, Dr Nicholas Milton AM will lead an interactive, explanatory performance with excerpts from Edward Elgar’s majestic Enigma Variations. This 50-minute concert is a unique opportunity to observe the working of…
Sirius Chamber Ensemble presents an all-Australian program of music inspired by the ancient elements of earth, air, fire and water, accompanied by stunning images by Slovakian-born photographer Henrich Varga. The selection of compositions and photographs reflect the impressions that these four elements, seen throughout the unique Australian landscape, have influenced Australian contemporary composers and their music…
Acacia Quartet has just returned from an exciting trip abroad when they performed, recorded and attended masterclasses with violist Emile Cantor from the Orpheus Quartet. “Despite exhausting 10 hour lessons (not exaggerating!), we came out of this week exhilarated and ready to perform” they say! For violinists Lisa Stewart and Myee Clohessy, violist Stefan Duwe and…