Stephen Fry’s ‘Wagner and Me’
Wavelength Films in association with the BBC made this fascinating feature with Stephen Fry exploring the music of Wagner.
http://www.smh.com.au/tv/show/wagner–me/wagner–me-20110902-1jp2g.html
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orchestra seventeen88 Picture Gallery
Images from An Evening with the Viennese Titans, held last weekend in which orchestra seventeen88 conducted by Benjamin Bayl performed the music of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, with solo flautist Georgia Browne. Rachael Beesley led the ensemble form the violin in the dramatic New Hall at Sydney Grammar School. Scroll down to see all four…
The Marriage Of Figaro – Sneak Peak
Opera Australia’s presents Sir David McVicar’s sumptuous new realisation of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, opening in the Joan Sutherland Theatre of the Sydney Opera House tomorrow (Thursday) August 6th. Taking the role of Figaro is Paulo Bordogna who delighted audiences in The Turk in Italy during the 2014 season. Singing the role of the Count is Ukranian…
Australia out of tune(rs)
Some weeks ago we posted the link to a feature in the New York Times bout the destruction of pianos that no-one wanted to keep or maintain. Now the Sydney Morning Herald reports on a rapidly diminishing skill base of piano tuners. http://www.smh.com.au/national/scaled-back-dying-skill-a-note-of-concern-for-pianists-20120824-24rxj.html
Photos from The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra’s opening of ‘Glorious Baroque’ season.
Violinist Riccardo Minasi is soloist and Guest Director with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in its season of ‘Glorious Baroque’ which opened last weekend. Here are four photographs from the opening concerts. ‘Glorious Baroque’ continues on November 2nd, 4th and 5th. See also: https://www.soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/possum-goes-for-baroque-2/5310.html and http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/an-accomplished-pastiche-with-notes-of-a-fine-merlot-20111030-1mqan.html
Piers Lane AO Appointed Artistic Director Of Sydney International Piano Competition
The distinguished Australian pianist Piers Lane AO has been appointed Artistic Director for the 2016 Sydney International Piano Competition of Australia (SIPCA). Chairman Neville Grace welcomed Lane’s appointment noting his extensive international experience and highly regarded leadership skills would ensure the Competition continues to maintain its position as one of the most prestigious in the world….
Sydney Eisteddfod Choral Championship Finalists Announced
The Sydney Eisteddfod has announed the finalists for the 2021 Choral Champoionships. Congratulations to the finalists and to all those who entered the competition, held online despite difficult times. The finalists for the Open Choral Championships are: Bella Voce (Newcastle) …
