ABC Classics has released Volume 18 in the Hush series, Collective Wisdom, performed by the musicians of ACO Collective, the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s mentoring and regional touring ensemble. Already available for purchase, the launch concert will take place in Sydney and Melbourne in September. Developed by medical pioneer Dr Catherine Crock AM to reduce the…
Congratulations to all the nominees and winners of the 2018 Art Music Awards. The winners, drawn from the six states and territories in 11 categories, were announced at a gala event honouring Australia’s finest art music composers from the genres of contemporary classical music, jazz, experimental music and sound art, held at Melbourne’s Plaza Ballroom…
Dance/Chant Celebrating Ross Edwards Sydney Chamber Choir/ Synergy Percussion Sam Allchurch, Paul Stanhope, Nicholas Routley, conductors 4 August 2018 City Recital Hall, Sydney Written by Wendy McLeod This concert celebrated the unique voice of composer Ross Edwards as he approaches his 75th birthday in December. The Sydney Chamber Choir gave a mesmerising account of musical vignettes by both Edwards…