Reviews
Angela Denoke: a serendipitous visit
Angela Denoke, soprano Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Sir Andrew Davis, conductor Sydney Opera House COnert Hall, June 29th 2012. Programme: Wagner R: Overture…
Month: June 2012
News
Haitink seeks new generation of conductors
During this year’s Lucerne Festival mestro Bernard Haitink conducts master classes for aspiring young professionals. The festival has been running since 1938 when the…
News
A New CD for Slava and Leonard Grigoryan
Keeping up with the Grigoryan brothers is no mean feat. This month Slava Grigoryan performs in concert with the Willoughby Symphony,…
Music & Videos
Just Pointing…Nick Mohammed demonstrates his conducting technique
Nick Mohammed is a character comedian based in Edinburgh. He appears at comedy festivals and makes programmes for BBC TV and radio. His caustic…
News
Just spreadin’ the news: music in NYC
The music of Philip Glass is premiered in the neart of NYC: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/23/arts/music/the-new-rule-at-make-music-new-york.html?_r=1&ref=music Satie’s Vexations is performed on Wall Street for 18…
News
Sydney cellist at London’s Cultural Olympiad
Making his journey to London amidst the melee of Olympic athletes, tourists and media is Sydney cellist Mathisha Panagoda, on a…
News
Lisa Gasteen and Eric Whitacre interviews:
Lisa Gasteen makes a welcome return to the stage during the Brisbane Festival in August. She talks to Matthew Westwood of The…
News
Simone Young interviews
Simone Young returns to Australia at the end of July to conduct the Australian Youth Orchestra in Brisbane. In this interview with the Sydney…
Shows
‘Eternity and Grace’ from the Leichhardt Expresso Chorus
The Leichhardt Espresso Chorus conducted by Michelle Leonard presents their concert Eternity and Grace this weekend, performing two world premieres of music…
News
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces its Chief Conductor
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced that English conductor, organist and harpsichordist Sir Andrew Davis has been appointed to the position…