Modest Mussorgsky’s evocative orchestral work, Pictures at an Exhibition is the centrepiece of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s first Family Event for the 2019 Season. Led by conductor Benjamin Northey, the orchestra and mime artist Andy Dexterity will bring to life the vivid images of this magnificent piece. Pictures at an Exhibition marks the start of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s…
Australia’s favourite contemporary a capella ensemble The Idea of North, last week released its twelfth album, A World of Christmas in its debut orchestral collaboration with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. On this ABC Classics release, the multiple ARIA Award winning ensemble combines its shimmering harmonies and pure tones with the rich sonic textures of the full…
The 2017 ARIA Awards launches at the National Art Gallery in Sydney on October 10, with the announcement of the winners in the Fine Arts category, including Best Classical Album, Best Jazz Album, Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album, Best World Music Album, along with Producer Of The Year, Engineer Of the Year, Best Cover Art and Best Comedy. The nominees…