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Pinchgut Opera’s A Delicate Fire Now Online

Pinchgut Opera’s innovative film debut, A Delicate Fire, featuring the music of the amazing Barbara Strozzi is now available to watch online. Barbara Strozzi was a 17th century Italian singer, a prolific composer and lutenist of the baroque period. Born in Venice c August 1619, she was successful in her own right without church or…

Wigmore Hall On Demand

London’s Wigmore Hall On Demand Autumn Series has a rich offering of concerts online. All concerts in the Autumn Series will be available on demand for 30 days after the date of the concert. Log in or create an account on their website to access live streams and their video library. As ticketing income is minimal…

Selby & Friends ‘A Final Offering’ Online

­ Kathryn Selby, AM presents A Final Offering, a spectacular performance with an elite ensemble of musical friends to round out her 2020 Season online, on demand, from Friday 6 November. Sydney’s magnificent City Recital Hall is again the venue for this exciting, high-quality filmed-live concert, with special features. It replaces the planned live November…

Sydney Eisteddfod Announces Crowd Favourite Winners

The Sydney Eisteddfod has announced the winners of its Crowd Favourite Performances. Votes were cast from around the globe for nearly 500 entries, and a jury of industry professionals deliberated over who should win the Jury Prizes. The Crowd Favourite winners are: Zigeunerweisen – Tracy/ Ex Wives, SIX the Musical, one woman, six voices –…

1:1 Concerts – Relief And Sustenance During The COVID Crisis

A new concept in live performance is emerging – one that aims to sustain musicians, the art of performance and the souls of the audience. 1:1 concerts, is a concert experience offered by ‘Covid Concert Hall refugees.’ The concert is structured around one musician and one listener at a two-metre distance, experiencing a ten-minute, non-verbal,…

Brilliant Musician Portraits In Omega Ensemble’s Art of Chamber Music Auction

Omega Ensemble in collaboration with Nanda\Hobbs Gallery presenst the Art of Chamber Music Auction for which bids close this Thursday. It is a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind work by some of Sydney’s most extraordinary artists, while supporting Omega Ensemble’s  2020 Resilience Fund.  The artworks include pieces by 2020 Archibald Prize finalists Jonathan Dalton,…

The Sydney Opera House Re-opens With A Stellar Line-Up

The Sydney Opera House is back in business, after closing in March, welcoming audiences and visitors from 29 October, 2020 with a tempting line-up of live performances and events. The line-up includes the return of Antidote, the Opera House’s annual festival of action, ideas and change that will bring together thought-leaders from around the world…

Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2021: Rich And Diverse

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2021 season with a rich mix of talent and a strong focus on Australian performers with national and international careers. A decidedly versatile programme, there is a great deal to look forward to in next year’s mix. Some highlights: -Chief Conductor Designate Simone Young opens the season with…