As part of the discussions surrounding the formulation of a National Cultural Policy, writer David Malouf talks about why the performing arts are central to the community.
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Riccardo Chailly’s recording Brahms – The Symphonies with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra was named Recording of the Year and doyen of early music Sir Neville Marriner received a special Outstanding Achievement Award, at the 2014 Gramophone Awards held at St John’s Smith Square last night. Click here to read about the other winners.
We’re just back from Melbourne where, over the last week SoundsLikeSydney has been sitting in on the final rehearsals for Opera Australia’s 2016 production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle which opens tomorrow night at Melbourne’s State Theatre. The verdict? We can’t give away too much, but we can say that this is a superlative production of…
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra plays Beethoven and R Strauss: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/leaders-note-clash-of-the-titans-strikes-a-timely-chord-20120223-1tqj0.html http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/exhilarating-climb-in-strausss-alps/story-e6frg8n6-1226275087259 The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s Venice Secrets: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/a-stumbling-seasonal-start-will-take-time-to-settle-down-20120223-1tq9t.html http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/consistently-inconsistent-solos-mar-vivaldi-concertos/story-e6frg8n6-1226279859757
The Screen Music Awards winners for 2022 have been announced by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC), The composers are a mix of established and first-time winners whose music has enhanced the impact of productions across small and large screens.
Sydney Eisteddfod 2017 needs volunteers! Each year, the Sydney Eisteddfod produces Australia’s longest running competitive performing arts festival. It relies heavily on the goodwill of volunteers to help with the smooth running of 350 events. There are front of house and backstage positions available for marshals, doorkeepers and other roles between May and September. Sessions…
London friends! Following its sell-out 2018 residency, the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) returns to London for a second season in-residence at the Barbican Centre. The ACO is the only Australian orchestra to hold an international residency. This season marks the mid-point of the ACO’s three-year partnership with the prestigious concert venue and follows the orchestra’s…