Simon Boccanegra,Verdi’s masterful tale of intrigue is on at the Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House. It was last performed here in 2000. Take a look at the dramatic images from Opera Australia’s revival of this rarely performed masterpiece. Scroll down to see all seven images. Click here to read our review from opening night.
Louise Callinan as Mercedes in ‘Carmen’ at the Opera National de Paris. Image by David Bacher. As this post goes live, mezzo -soprano Louise Callinan would have just come off stage after opening night at the Paris Opera, where she is singing the role of Mercedes in Bizet’s Carmen. Paris based photographer David Bacher’s images from the final…
In the world of Paula Hollins, Abendmusik is ‘a method for making printed music lie flat on a stand’, and Abandonne is ‘What Pinkerton did to Buterfly’! These whacky definitions come from her new sunny yellow covered publication, Musical Malaproptionary: A dictionary of musical terms redefined humorously. Aimed at ‘music lovers, screwball musicians, irreverent iconoclasts…. and anyone with a…
In an age where perfection is an ideal and conformity a virtue, pianist Sally Whitwell refreshingly admits that she is not perfect. She sees beauty in imperfection, and the title of her newest ARIA Award winning album, All Imperfect Things affirms her view. Named the Best Classical Album at the 2013 ARIA Awards, Sally…
Released exclusively in Australia, The Kanneh-Masons is a new release from Decca with performances from the members of this extraordinary musical family.
The family members including cellist Sheku and pianist Isata, are showcased in solos, duos and ensemble pieces. This album has been created and released specially for the Kanneh-Masons’ recent debut tour of Australia.
French composer and member of Le Six, Francis Poulenc was born on January 7th 1899, (d 1963). His music encompassed an extensive range from solo works for voices and instruments through to grand pieces for choir, opera, ballet and orchestra. It speaks with humour, drama, ethereal beauty and an inimitable French aesthetic. Here are some…
The Sydney Symphony’s 8oth season gala continues tonight: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/symphonys-anniversary-hits-a-high-note-20120212-1szkg.html The ACO’s Chopin/Mendelssohn programme reviewed: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/capricious-performance-needs-more-melody-20120212-1szxx.html Cello-bration: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/no-more-mellow-cello-20120210-1sfbg.html