Two reasons to celebrate today – Britten and the patron saint of music

Two reasons to celebrate today – Britten and the patron saint of music

Detail of mosaic in the crypt of the Chiesa di Santa Cecilia, Rome   “Blessed Cecilia, appear in visions To all musicians, appear and inspire: Translated Daughter, come down and startle Composing mortals with immortal fire”.                   W.H. Auden, from the “Hymn to St Cecilia” by Benjamin Britten There is something special about the way…

Outback Opera

Outback Opera

Check out this very entertaining feature from smh.tv – Opera Australia’s production of  La Boheme goes on a regional tour: http://www.smh.com.au/tv/show/outback-opera/outback-opera-20111118-1nmzi.html?rand=1321745380422