The Pearl and Dagger Company present Cupid and Death, a 17th century English masque that weaves a hilarious yet moralistic tale. A delight for the senses with dancing, singing, theatre and music. Directed by Nadia Piave, choreography by Fiona Garlick of the Early Dance Consort and music from some of Australia’s finest period musicians and singers, this…
The Sydney Consort presents an evening of exquisite devotional music composed throughout the years especially for Good Friday. Caldara’s masterpiece Stabat Mater is the centerpiece of this concert. Written for soprano, alto, tenor and bass with trombones, strings and organ, the poignant arias and the dramatic beauty of this work stems from writing that is heartfelt and distinctly…
The Song Company’s artistic director Roland Peelman is nothing if not even handed. Regarding the ensemble’s upcoming concerts called Ship to Shore, he says: “Since we have girls AND boys in the Song Company ,we are combining sea‐shanties — the rough–and–ready sounds of men on boats — with songs that belong on land, the songs of…