University of New South Wales Orchestra Celebrates Three Decades

University of New South Wales Orchestra Celebrates Three Decades

The University of New South Wales Orchestra will be celebrating its pearl jubilee with a special anniversary concert, 30 Years In The Making.  Since its first public concert in August 1989, the orchestra has brought live performances of fine music to UNSW and the broader the community for thirty years. The concert program will include…

CD Release: Kingfisher – Songs For Halcyon

CD Release: Kingfisher – Songs For Halcyon

This month, Halcyon’s new recording, Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon was released on the Tall Poppies label (TP 236). Formed in 1998, Halcyon has been at the vanguard of creating and performing Australian music.  Kingfisher – Songs for Halcyon reflects the breadth of contemporary classical Australian writing. Featuring 21 new songs written especially for Halcyon and some thrilling virtuosic…

Celebrating Peter Sculthorpe

Celebrating Peter Sculthorpe   William Barton,Tamara Anna Cislowska, the Goldner String Quartet, John Peterson Eugene Goossens Hall, ABC Studios, Ultimo Thursday September 4, 2014.   It was a momentous evening during which a great composer was remembered with performances of his music and recollections of the person he was.The gathering of fans, performers, composers and…