Nicola Benedetti Releases New Album on Decca
Violinist Nicola Benedetti will release a new album, Baroque, on the Decca Classics label on 16 July. This is the first album that the Grammy Award- winning Benedetti has released on a period set-up, including gut strings. She is joined by a leading group of freelance baroque musicians, forming the inaugural Benedetti Baroque Orchestra.
Halcyon’s First Stones Workshops Mentor Composers For Voice
The capabilities of a trained voice are often not fully understood by composers, and few opportunities exist to work with skilled experienced solo singers. Halcyon ‘s ‘First Stones 2021’ workshops are, an intensive opportunity to discover more about the voice and its capabilities.
Streamed Shakespeare Releases Henry IV Soundtrack
The breathtaking score to Henry IV by Paul Bremen now appears in soundtrack form on the new digital album HENRY IV: A SYMPHONIC SUITE, available on Bandcamp from 6 June, to coincide with the release of the production on video. Profits go to Paul Bremen, the other artists involved and to Streamed Shakespeare, as they prepare their next exciting venture at the cutting edge of international online theatre!
Create NSW Opens EOIs For UK/Australia Season 2022
Create NSW is calling for expressions of interest for the UK/Australia Season, with up to $500,000 up for grabs to support NSW arts companies and organisations to share their works to the UK in 2022.
Sydney International Piano Competition Goes Virtual In 2021
The Sydney International Piano Competition (The Sydney) will go digital in 2021, with 32 competitors from 14 countries vying for top honours in the world-renowned event
The Song Company ‘Burden of Truth’ Album Available On Vinyl And Digital
The Song Company announces its multiform Burden of Truth project which continues beyond their current world première tour, making the album now universally available.
Marsalis’ Blues Symphony On Digital Release
Wynton Marsalis’ Blues Symphony (Symphony No. 2) is now available exclusively on digital platforms.
Performed by the The Philadelphia Orchestra under the conducted by Cristian Măcelaru, the piece is a celebration of the blues refracted through the prism of American history and folklore.
Elizabeth Younan Wins 2021-22 Layton Emerging Composer Fellowship
Sydney-based composer Elizabeth Younan has been awarded the 2021-22 Layton Emerging Composer Fellowship.
Alexander Briger AO On The Australian World Orchestra’s Upcoming Tour
Alexander Briger AO conducts the Australia World Orchestra in a tour which premieres a work by Paul Dean.