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Paul Stanhope: A Decade At The Helm Of The Sydney Chamber Choir
On the eve of his departure as Musical Director of the Sydney Chamber Choir, Paul Stanhope confesses that his initial efforts at programming were akin to ‘bolting out of the starting blocks’, curating an adventurous concert which he recalls attracted only a small audience. A decade on, talking to SoundsLikeSydney, he says he has learnt…
Behind The Scenes As The Sydney Youth Orchestra Prepares War Horse Suite
Next weekend, March 28, the young musicians of the Sydney Youth Orchestra conducted by Stephen Mould presents Legends of Past, an orchestral tribute to the centenary of the birth of the ANZAC legend and a tribute to those who fought in this devastating war. The evening will open with the world premiere of Cathedra, a new work by young…
The Look Of Aida
Check out these eight costume designs from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour’s production of Verdi’s Aida. Sopranos Latonia Moore and Daria Masiero will share the role of Aida. Directed by Gale Edwards with costume and set design by Mark Thompson, Aida will run from 27 March to 26 April 2015. All images are by courtesy of Opera Australia. …
Aida Set Preview
A sneak peek at the set design for Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. This year Opera Australia presents Verdi’s grand masterpiece Aida. Sopranos Latonia Moore and Daria Masiero will share the role of Aida. Directed by Gale Edwards with costume and set design by Mark Thompson, Aida will run from 27 March to 26 April 2015….
Avital’s Vivaldi
Mandolin virtuoso Avi Avital thrilled audiences with his searing performances when he appeared with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in May last year. If you’re craving your own piece of the action, Avital is soon to release a new CD dedicated to the music of Antonio Vivaldi. The recording, simply entitled Vivaldi, contains the Concerto in D major RV…
The Page Turns For Page Turners
Page turners are a special breed of musician. Yes, they have the opportunity to observe a musician at very close hand. However, their role is perhaps a thankless one – destined to be the bridesmaid and never the bride, they are to be discreet and possessed of impeccable timing. They leave the stage unobtrusively as the…
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Concert Review: Modigliani Quartet/ Musica Viva
The ‘Fab Four’ of chamber music, France’s Modigliani Quartet, returned to Sydney to perform under the auspices of Musica Viva earlier this week. Hamstrung by an injury to resident cellist François Kieffer on the rain washed streets of Paris during the week before they left for Australia, the tour was salvaged by friend and colleague…
Concert Review: Australian Haydn Ensemble/Celeste Lazarenko
Australian Haydn Ensemble with Celeste Lazarenko Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House 26 September 2015 Erin Helyard, Director and Harpsichord/ Skye McIntosh, Artistic Director and Violin/ Matthew Greco, Violin/ James Eccles, Viola/Anthony Albrecht, Cello/Jacqueline Dossor, Double Bass/ Melissa Farrow, Flute. Although formed only four years ago, the Sydney-based Australian Haydn Ensemble has established itself as a…