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Sydney Eisteddfod Calls For Instrumental Performers
Entries are now open for groups and solo instrumentalists in the 2023 Sydney Eisteddfod.
Entries Open For Eisteddfod Classical Singing Events 2023
Entries are now open for the classical singing events of the Sydney Eisteddfod 2023 and close on April 30, 2023.
Universal Music Group Acquires Hyperion Records
Universal Music Group (UMG), has announced the acquisition of the renowned British classical label Hyperion Records.
Jacqueline Dark Is Back From ‘The Void’
Jacqueline Dark, the irrepressible star of opera, music theatre and cabaret is performing a comeback show in March dedicated to and inspired by the friends who supported her through an extraordinarily difficult time over the last year.
Madeleine Easton To Play At Coronation
Australian violin virtuoso and founder of the Bach Akademie Australia, Madeleine Easton is to play at the Coronation of King Charles III with the English Baroque Soloists and Monteverdi Choir under the direction of Sir John Eliot Gardiner, her long-time mentor and patron.
Sophie Kauer Releases Unsung On Deutsche Grammophon
Cellist Sophie Kauer, the Breakout Star of TÁR will release her debut EP in March on the Deutsche Grammophon label.
Latest reviews
Concert Review: Savall & Hespèrion XXI
The performance by living legend Jordi Savall and his early music ensemble Hespèrion XXI in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House not only entertained and transfixed the auience, it was a masterclass in early instrumental performance and a rare opportunity to hear an expert ensemble of early instuments playing this specialist repertoire.
Album Review: Violin Sonatas/Charody
Composer Chloé Charody’s new release due out on 1 April 2023 features two sonatas for violin and piano, the Violin Sonata No. 1 opus 38 (Tale of The Firebird) and the Violin Sonata No 2 (opus 49 LIMBO) written for and performed by virtuoso violinist Sonja Schebeck with pianist Chanda VanderHart with viola player Yukari Aotani.