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Madame Butterfly – Early Impressions Of The Set
Some early impressions of the set and site design for Madame Butterfly, the 2014 production from Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Scroll down to see all three images. Set Design by Alfons Flores. Images courtesy of Opera Australia
Rupert Myer Talks On Giving To The Arts
Last month, Rupert Myer AM, Chair of the Australia Council, addressed the The Australian Institute of Art History at The University of Melbourne on the topic of ‘Global Giving to the Arts’. In his speech which emphasised maximising leverage by the right mix of public and private spending, he said “Getting public policy right in the…
Eugene Onegin In Pictures
Opening tonight at the Sydney Opera House! Tchaikovsky’s tale of unrequited love Eugene Onegin, from Opera Australia, directed by Kasper Holten. Here’s a taste of what to expect – scroll down to see all 5 images. (Images by Lisa Tomasetti, courtesy Opera Australia)
Wireless listening
Confused by the proliferation of wireless devices and listening formats? Gramophone Magazine has published a comprehensive guide to wireless listening.
More Rossini….
More reasons to celebrate Rossini’s birth anniversary: Petite Messe Solennelle conducted by Riccardo Chailly Joyce DiDonato performing “Tanti affetti”, from Donna del Lago. William Tell Overture Riccardo Muti conducts the Orchestra del Teatro alla Scala.
Madame Butterfly Costume Preview
A sneak peak at some of the costumes for Madame Butterfly, this year’s production from Handa Opera on the Harbour. Scroll down to see all 5 imges. Costume Design by Lluc Castells for Cio-Cio San (in white) and friends (in red). Image courtesy of Opera Australia
Latest reviews
Jonas Kaufmann In Concert – The Night The Audience Wouldn’t Go Home
Jonas Kaufmann, In Concert, August 10, 2014, Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House. It was an evening to cherish. Presented by Opera Australia, German tenor Jonas Kaufmann gave his Australian debut, in concert at the Sydney Opera House, and the audience wouldn’t go home. I admit to certain reservations about this event. Was a recital of…
Concert Review: Classical Pioneers/ orchestra seventeen88
orchestra seventeen88 The Chapel of Santa Sabina College, Strathfield 9 August 2014 The launch of a new orchestra is always a risky business. Three years ago the Orchestra Romantique was formed for historically informed performances of music of the Romantic period but it gave only a few performances before its disappearance at the end…