Last weekend I had the exceptional pleasure of strolling through the Art Gallery of New South Wales, viewing its spring/summer exhibition of over 70 paintings – The Greats: masterpieces from the National Galleries of Scotland. The collection spans more than four centuries of art with works from the Renaissance (Botticelli’s The Virgin adoring the sleeping…
Three outstanding Sydney musicians have made it to the finals of the ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards, which this year celebrates its 70th anniversary. The 2014 finals will be held between 19-28 August in Adelaide. Amongst the finalists are Wahroonga violinist Grace Clifford who is just 15 years old, James Jae-Won Moon, a 27-year-old pianist…
Oboeist Diana Doherty is justly celebrated as one of Australia’s greatest living musicians. She has been principal Oboe with the Sydney Symphony since 1997, prior to which she held the same position with the Orchestra of Lucerne. This tour is a rare opportunity to experience her artistry in combination with her international peers and friends….