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Choir of St James’ European Tour
The Choristers of St James’ are packing their bags and fishing out their passports as they prepare to embark on the choir’s very first tour to Europe, singing in some of the world’s most historic and iconic buildings. Sydneysiders planning a visit to Europe might want to check out these dates to hear the choir…
Her Majesty’s Music: Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II
Sydney and Melbourne will soon be savouring some of the best of English music as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra celebrates the Last Night of the Proms on March 18 and 19 at the Sydney Opera House and BBC Proms comes to Melbourne for 4 days in April. In a timely release, ABC Classics presents Her Majesty’s…
Handa Opera On Sydney Harbour: Turandot Sneak Peak
Opera Australia has unveiled the spectacular stage for this year’s Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production of Puccini’s Turandot, with two huge feature pieces dominating the over-water stage. With set and costumes designed by Dan Potra and directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, the set will feature a giant 9m high and 60m long dragon incorporating images of…
Vale Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
The attrition of greats continues. Sir Peter Maxwell Davies has died. Read his obituary in Gramophone Magazine and on BBC News.
Music And Memory
“Mother says I was a dancer before I could walk She says I began to sing long before I could talk And I’ve often wondered, how did it all start? Who found out that nothing can capture a heart Like a melody can?” Thank you for the Music ABBA These lyrics by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus…
2016 Sydney International Piano Competition
The Sydney International Piano Competition is on again this year from July 6-23. Artistic Director, Piers Lane AO has announced the list of competitors which includes three Australian pianists – Ayesha Gough from Brisbane, Daniel Le from Melbourne, and Hong Kong-born Australian Jeremy So from Sydney. The other contenders hail from 15 different nations including Kazakhstan,…
Latest reviews
Opera Review: Mozart And Salieri/ Bare Bones Opera
Mozart And Salieri – Triple Bill Bare Bones Opera Australian Performing Arts Grammar School, Sydney August 4, 2016 Written by Leona Geeves It was almost a case of Mozart and Salieri appearing on Broadway when Bare Bones Opera made its debut and a splash with its enterprising selection of rarities at a new venue, Australian…
CD Review: The Haydn Album/ Australian Haydn Ensemble
Barely five years old, the Australian Haydn Ensemble (AHE), has released its debut recording, The Haydn Album on ABC Classics. It marks an important milestone in the evolution of the ensemble, as it diversifies beyond the annual concert series it has presented since its founding in 2011 by artistic director and concertmaster of the ensemble,…