‘Salome’ provides capital entertainment
For mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble, the next weeks hold the most opposite of experiences, from the high drama of singing two significant Wagnerian roles in Melbourne, to winging her way to Paris to perform at Paris Fashion Week.
The precociously talented Russian soprano Julia Lezhneva will make her debut Australian appearance at the 2014 Hobart Baroque festival. At just 23, the Moscow trained singer has performed with musical royalty like Marc Minkowski, Juan Diego Flores, Il Giardino Armonico and Angela Gheorghiu – and there is an Australian connection – she completed post-graduate studies…
The Federal Minister for the Arts, The Hon Simon Crean has invited public contributions to a discussion paper that will result in the formulation of a National Cultural Policy for Australia – the first one in 20 years. Estimating the 90 % of Australians participate in the arts, the Minister aims to create a 10 year plan that will…
John Carmody reviews a new book on the life of Mahler: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/life-and-death-in-music/story-e6frg8nf-1226149465114
Flinders Quartet is calling for applications from composers for its ‘Emerge’ program in which emerging composers will have the opportunity to work with Flinders Quartet in a year-long program of score study and deep engagement, learning about the craft of string quartet writing.
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra welcomes 10 leading young musicians to its internationally-recognised Fellowship program. This year-long program offering emerging artists the opportunity to work with the Sydney Symphony, receive technical and practical mentoring by permanent orchestra members, and the crucial training to secure positions in professional orchestras around the world. Sydney Symphony Orchestra Fellowship Artistic…