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As well as a busy schedule of performing, Acacia Quartet has been organising their annual fundraiser. Last year’s inaugural fundraiser raised the funds that launched their Children’s Concerts, moved their concert series ‘Acacia Presents…’ to the Utzon Room at the Sydney Opera House, brought their mentor Emile Cantor out to Australia for a month of masterclasses and…
Bel A Cappella’s Sun Dogs Explores New Vocal Territory Amidst Some Classics
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Crossroads Chamber Music Festival
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Iconic vocal ensemble The School of Hard Knocks presents the Sydney premiere of Street Requiem in memory of those whose lives were lost in the recent Martin Place siege in Sydney and terrorist attacks in Paris. Aiming to bring a sense of peace, remembrance and hope to communities that are struggling with violence and a…
