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A Special Offer From Omega Ensemble
Omega Ensemble has extended a fantastic offer to our loyal readers at Sounds Like Sydney in the lead-up to their first concert in the Virtuoso Series Last Four Songs, on 20 April 2016. They invite readers of Sounds Like Sydney to save 10% on any adult ticket purchased to Omega Ensemble Virtuoso Series concerts in 2016….
Sneak Peek At Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour – Turandot
Opera Australia and Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour launch their 2016 production of Puccini’s Turandot this week on March 24. It runs till April 24. The final rehearsals are in full swing – and here’s a taste of what to expect (scroll down to see all 6 images): Images courtesy Opera Australia.
Adrian Collette Announced As New Chair Of Australia Council’s Major Performing Arts Panel
The Chair of the Australia Council Mr Rupert Myer AO announced today, the appointment of Mr Adrian Collette AM as the new Chair of the Council’s Major Performing Arts (MPA) Panel. Mr Collette succeeds the outgoing Chair Mr Julian Knights. Announcing the appointment Mr Myer said “Adrian brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about Australia’s performing…
Short+Sweet Voices Workshop And Date Change
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Short+Sweet Voices Heats and Gala Final scheduled for April 3- 15 2016, have been regretfully postponed. However, there will be an inaugural workshop on Sunday 3 April from 10am-5pm at The Concourse Rooms, entry via Concourse Stage Door, Anderson Street, Chatswood, where the Choir Man himself, Dr Jonathon Welch AM will be Guest Artist. Workshop…
USyd’s First MOOC On Music Education Launches This Month.
The University of Sydney’s first MOOC centred on teaching music in the 21st century launches this month and urges music educators to rethink how technology is used to motivate school students to learn and make music. It is the University’s first rollout of seven open online courses, The Place of Music in 21st Century Education…
Riccardo Massi Fires Up for Turandot
Grappling in a sword fight with his clothes on fire whilst working as a stuntman is the most dangerous thing he has ever done, says Riccardo Massi. But has it prepared him for sharing the stage with a 60 metre long fire breathing dragon? Perhaps! The softly spoken spinto tenor is in Sydney preparing for…
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CD Review: Arias/ Pumeza Matshikiza
South African lyric soprano Pumeza Matshikiza’s second album Arias, released this year on Decca (478 8964) is a diverse portrait collection of operatic arias, art song and popular song from a very fine singer who has a glorious voice at her complete command. The operatic arias are taken from the leading roles that Pumeza has performed,…
Album Review: Aida/ Bocelli/ Lewis/ Mehta
Andrea Bocelli has recently released his 39th album, a recording of Verdi’s Aida, on the Decca label (483 0075). Aida is Bocelli’s 13th opera album and his second recording of a single Verdian opera – the first was Il Trovatore in 2004 conducted by Steven Mercurio. Other explorations of Verdi’s repertoire include an album of…