Artistic Director Richard Tognetti of the Australian Chamber Orchestra with Principal Violin Satu Vänskä, Principal Viola Stefanie Farrands and Principal Cello Timo-Veikko Valve give a spellbinding performance of Shostakovich’s Eighth String Quartet for Sunday’s s ACO HomeCast.
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In their spring program, Sweeter than Roses, mezzo-soprano Prudence Dunstone with Maryleigh Hand at the piano bring to life an appealing selection of accessible music. The program is full of the joys of flowers, spring and love. Songs by Purcell, Schumann, Guridi and a selection of French mélodies portray many aspects of love and relationships….
The German coloratura soprano Simone Kermes has earned herself the formidable reputation of being ‘dangerous’. In fact, ” a dangerous, no-holds barred singer” says Gramophone magazine. A rare accolade for anyone in the performing arts, let alone one who has a niche in performing Baroque. Simone Kermes brings her special mix of theatre and electrifying…
Described as the “Ukrainian firebrand”, pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk returns to the City Recital Hall for just one concert this weekend. Gavrylyuk has spent part of his life in Sydney and the city regards him with great affection. His concerts here are always welcomed. Drawn mostly from the Romantic Masters, the programme includes Beethoven Sonata No.14…
Mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell performs with pianist Jean-Marie Bernard and special guest viola player Nicole Divall, in a recital for the Resonate series presented by the Art Gallery Society of NSW. She has compiled an intriguing programme called “Saints & Sinners” which pairs the sublime with the diabolical, moving from songs of great spiritual beauty by Brahms and Copland, Handel and…
Musica Viva presents the brilliant young duo, violinist Benjamin Beilman and pianist Andrew Tyson who are making their first tour of Australia. Their program includes works by Mozart, Janáček and Saint-Saëns, as well as a world premiere by Australian composer Jane Stanley that was commissioned by Musica Viva’s Hildegard Project. Their tour program calls…
The Metropolitan Orchestra invites you to grab your family and friends, a picnic basket and rug for this free outdoor concert presented by the Inner West Council. Performed in the gorgeous sandstone setting of Sydney College of the Arts in Callan Park, join members of The Metropolitan Orchestra and Leichhardt Espresso Chorus as they perform…