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Create NSW Opens Applications For Regional Arts Touring Program
Applications have opened for artists and arts and cultural organisations to tour their work
across regional NSW as part of Create NSW’s Regional Arts Touring Program.
Dudamel Conducts Dvořák On Deutsche Grammophon
Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic “smoked it” in their live recordings of Dvořák’s final three symphonies for Deutsche Grammophon.
Winnie Su Wins Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Piano Scholarship 2022
Winnie Su from Ryde, NSW took out the coveted 2022 Sydney Eisteddfod Kawai Piano Scholarship with an award-winning rendition of Beethoven’s Sonata no. 30 in E major, Op. 109.
Kate Golla -The Pianist’s Journey
Sydney-born pianist Kate Golla, now living in London and working as a highly sought-after pianist, repetiteur and vocal coach returns to Australia for a recital series with the exciting superstar tenor Allan Clayton on tour for Musica Viva. She talks to SoundsLIkeSydney about her life and work in the UK,
Sydney Eisteddfod Announces 2022 Kawai Piano Scholarship Finalists
The Sydney Eisteddfod has selected four outstanding pianists to compete in the final round of its 2022 Kawai Piano Scholarship Final. The four finalists were selected from 20 of Australia’s most talented emerging pianists from whom nine semi-finalists were selected. From this group of nine, four pianists were selected to compete in the final. They…
Pinchgut’s Platée Comes To The Screen
Pinchgut Opera’s celebrated performance of Rameau’s masterpiece Platée, directed by Neil Armfield, premieres on 14 July, 2022 on Pinchgut At Home. Cinematically filmed and recorded at City Recital Hall in Sydney by Australian Theatre Live lastDecember, Platée features an all-Australian cast, led by Kanen Breen in an unforgettable performance as Platée. The impressive line-up includes…
Latest reviews
Concert Review: Clouds of Gold/Choir of St James’/ BachBand@StJames’
In a program that celebrates hope and renewal, the Choir of St James presented music that ascends the heights from through a wide range of choral music from the 1500s to the current day in this superbly curated concert.
Concert Review: Van Diemen’s Band/ Musica Viva
An enjoyable evening of music which highlighted the often overlooked complexity and variety of the early and middle Baroque eras, well played by an ensemble with a clear affinity for and enjoyment of the repertoire.