Contemporary chamber group, the Hourglass Ensemble presents two concerts: Starry, Starry Night featuring lullabies, nocturnes and songs for sleep and Everything I Touch, a beguiling blend of new Australian commissions and beloved masterpieces. Artistic Director of The Hourglass Ensemble Andrew Kennedy is passionate about making the chamber concert accessible to both newcomers to classical music and longer-standing fans. “During…
Symphony Australia and the ABC have announced the 12 Finalists in the 2015 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards, to be held in Hobart 29 October – 7 November. They are: Aaron Liu, 22 (Piano – QLD, Christopher Cartlidge, 26 (Viola – VIC), Doretta Balkizas, 24 (Violin – VIC), Ennes Mehmedbasic, 20 (Oboe – SW), Kiran Phatak, 25 (Flute…
The Acacia Quartet will be Ensemble-In-Residence at the Bowral Autumn Music Festival this upcoming weekend, March 27 – 29, 2015. They will be joined by notable guest artists pianist Gerard Willems, saxophonist Nick Russoniello, harpsichordist Neal Peres da Costa, violinist Anna McMichael and narrator Rachel Gregg. Violinist Myee Clohessy from Acacia Quartet, has curated a programme…