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Maestro Mehta Awarded Companion of the Order Australia In Post-Concert Ceremony

Maestro Zubin Mehta has been made a Companion of the Order Australia in a surprise ceremony which capped off a sumptuous performance with the Australian World Orchestra in the newly refurbished Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House on Fridat night. Presenting the award was the Governor-General, His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC.

Art Music Awards Winners For 2022 Announced

Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Art Music Awards, announced in Melbourne this week, recognising some of Australia’s finest established and emerging artists who are outstanding in their fields of expertise over a broad spectrum of musical styles.

Kanneh-Mason’s exclusive Australian Tour CD Release On Decca

Released exclusively in Australia, The Kanneh-Masons is a new release from Decca with performances from the members of this extraordinary musical family. The family members including cellist Sheku and pianist Isata, are showcased in solos, duos and ensemble pieces. This album has been created and released specially for the Kanneh-Masons’ recent debut tour of Australia.

Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival 202

Tickets for the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival go on sale today. Running from Thursday October 27 to Saturday November 5 it will feature musicians from around the world for the Sydney Improvised Music Association’s (SIMA) annual celebration of women in jazz.

Lisa Batiashvili’s New Release On Deutsche Grammophon

Lisa Batiashvili’s new album for Deutsche Grammophon Secret Love Letters, is themed around complicated and tantalising love affiars and features music by Chausson, Debussy, Franck and Szymanowski. She performs with the Philadelphia Orchestra conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin.