The world-famous baritone turns 50 this year and his upcoming roles couldn’t be more diverse – opening in The Flying Dutchman at the Royal Opera, followed by the role of Sweeney for the English National Opera.
In this interview in The Independent he looks at the roles he has taken through his performing career.
Violinist Daniel Dodds who so notably led the Australian World Orchestra conducted by Maestro Zubin Mehta in their recent performances of R Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben in Sydney and Melbourne, features in a new recording, Mozart Haffner Serenade on Sony Classical due for release on 21 October 2022.
Get to know the major benefactor behind Opera on Sydney Harbour, Dr Haruhisa Handa: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/opera/behind-every-good-opera-theres-a-very-generous-patron-20120323-1vpbb.html Pushing the boundaries with the upcoming ACO Underground concert on April 1st: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/underground-lovers-20120322-1vkuv.html Selby and Friends “A Ghost at the Cafe” reviewed: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/trio-harness-power-of-understatement-20120323-1vp0w.html John Shand reviews the latest release form Jordi Savall and his ensemble, featuring his wife…
Checkout the ‘look’ of the Royal Opera’s production of Bellini’s Norma, opening in Palace Cinemas in Sydney this weekend. Crafted by La Fura dels Baus it is conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano with Sonya Goncheva in the title role and Jospeh Calleja as Pollione. Photo credits Bill Cooper. Images supplied.
When: Thursday December 31, 2020 At: 11.15 pm Where: Online Cellist Rachel Scott will entertain on New Year’s Eve, with a programme of solo Bach in her popular series Bach in the Dark. She will play Bach’s 3rd cello suite – full of joy, hope and energy as we turn to face a new year….
Adrian Tamburini, the NSW bass-baritone has been announced as the winner of the 2017 Opera Awards. He was selected after audition and interview by an eminent panel of adjudicators comprising musician and artist Dr Di Bresciani OAM, tenor Anson Austin OAM, soprano Cheryl Barker AO and maestro Simon Kenway. As winner of the Opera Awards, Adrian…
The 2013 winners of the ART Music Awards have been announced, acknowledging excellence in the creation, performance, education and presentation of Australian music. The awards are made by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre, and include contemporary art music, jazz and experimental music. At the pinnacle, the Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music was presented to 85-year-old George Dreyfus…