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Demystifying Danielle

The uber–glamourous and precociously talented soprano Danielle de Niese returns to Australia, for performances around the nation.  She was interviewd by Sharon Verghis of The Australian. Following the link to her interview are links to her blogs in ‘The Huffington Post’ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/rising-opera-star-danielle–de–niese-is-set-to-stun/story-fn9n8gph-1226374852846   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/the-case-for-making-recor_b_1220059.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/baroque-coming-out-party_b_1177726.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/inspired-to-inspire_b_1154608.html
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The Piano Man

  Roger Woodward returns to Sydney in November for a series of recitals. This month, he also performs in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney. Awards for his performances include the “Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik” in November 2007 and the Diapason d’Or. His life has encompassed both musical and social causes for which he has also garnered the Polish Order of…
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The inspirational power of Fischer-Dieskau

Rising opera singer and lyric baritone Raphael Hudson explains why Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s legacy is so central to the art of singing and expresses a very personal view of the inspirational power of this iconic role-model. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau changed the face of Lieder and Art Song. Before him, there were excellent singers who performed Lieder very well, often…
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Fischer-Dieskau’s artistic ideals

  Last week the world mourned the death of the extraordinary baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, (b 1925) who would have turned 87 on May 28th this year. Although he worked in all genres  of vocal repertoire, he made his mark in lieder. He was also the link with some of the legends of the 20th century, having…
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The Australian String Quartet aims for a family of Guadagnini instruments

The Australian String Quartet and the Ngeringa Farm Arts Foundation launch a fund to own outright the four precious Guadagnini instruments presently played by the quartet – the first and only ensemble in Australia that plays instruments crafted by the same person. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/four-fabulous-rarities-bridge-the-centuries-20120523-1z5m3.html
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Latest reviews

I Musici review

  Sydney turned on its glorious best last Sunday for I Musici’s Italian Summer presentation in the Royal Botanic Gardens: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/inventive-renditions-cast-spell-despite-intrusions-20120227-1tyv0.html

The King’s Singers reviewed

  Music critic for the SMH, Peter McCallum reviews the recent Sydney performance by the King’s singers: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/welltailored-sound-and-gentle-parody-make-a-right-royal-treat-20120220-1tjgp.html