Making his journey to London amidst the melee of Olympic athletes, tourists and media is Sydney cellist Mathisha Panagoda, on a mission to represent Australian in London’s 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Mathisha will be performing with the Aldeburgh World Orchestra on a tour that will culminate in a performance at the BBC Proms in late July at…
Last week, Sydney Camerata commemorated its third anniversary with a concert they called Metamorphosen,which culminated in the eponymous work for 23 strings by Richard Strauss. The resonant intimacy of North Sydney’s Independent Theatre was well suited to the size and sound of this ensemble, which chameleon like re-configures itself to adapt to what is being performed. Opening the concert with…
“We’re very excited to be making our debut at the City Recital Hall in a collaboration with one of Australia’s best known pianists, Kathryn Selby”. So says Artistic Director, cellist and founder of Sydney Camerata, Mathisha Panagoda. Not bad for a chamber ensemble formed just three years ago. Directed from the violin by Liz Gormely, they join forces with…