These images give just an inkling of the thrills in Spanish Baroque, presented by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra and C!RCA with soprano Natasha Wilson and guitarist Stefano Maiorana.
Read our review of opening night and scroll down to see all 8 images. Spanish Baroque is on at the City Recital Hall on selected dates until May 12, 2017. Images courtesy Steven Godbee Publicity and Photography.
The Marais Project, the Sydney based viol ensemble, directed by Jennifer Eriksson presents it’s first concert for 2013 on Thursday April 11th. Click here for concert information Check out these images of the performers as they rehearse. They’re not just enjoying themselves, but they’re also showcasing their wonderful instrumental technique.
The UK Telegraph has been running a seriesof live streamed debates on various aspects of classical music. As part of thisseries they’ve published a gorgeous picture gallery of 10 of opera’s greatest singers: 5 men and 5 women. Guess who they are! Click here for the link.
This week, conductor Benjamin Northey makes his debut with Opera Australia, taking the rostrum for the company’s production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni (K527). Northey spoke to SoundsLikeSydney whilst preparing for this major undertaking – preparation which has involved rehearsing with the incoming cast, assisting Mark Wigglesworth (who conducted the opening performances), being his ‘ears’ in…
“The ongoing restructure follows a review of the Australia Council and new legislation that came into effect in July intended to make the agency more responsive to modern artists and their work.” Read the full feature in The Australian: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/arts-council-convenes-to-consider-the-next-act/story-e6frg8n6-1226760120748
Qantas announces its new instrument friendly travel plan: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/qantas-finally-in-tune-with-frustrated-musicians-on-luggage-issue/story-e6frg8n6-1226284405463
Congratulations to the Eureka Quartet! Musica Viva announced The Eureka Quartet as the winners of Lockdown Legends competition, a special initiative held for students who were unable to participate in the inaugural Strike A Chord National Chamber Music Championship for secondary school ensembles. Six ensembles progressed to the final concert, broadcast on Melbourne Digital Concert…