Possibly the most challenging aspect of writing about my evening at Giasone, Pinchgut Opera’s 2013 production, has been to decide which of the many facets of this beautifully integrated production was the most memorable – was it the casting or the singing? The musical direction or the orchestra? Was it was the inventive staging…
Tenor Pascal Herington is about to cut the ties that bind and make the inevitable journey from Australia to seek his fortune on the stages of Europe. It is a not unfamiliar step for the graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium. Talking to SoundsLikeSydney this week he describes his moment of epiphany when he took…
2 0 1 3 As 2013 makes its way into history, we take a look at some of the music that captured our imagination here in Sydney during the year – The celebrations surrounding the Wagner, Verdi and Britten centenaries dominated, with the Sydney Symphony showcasing its incoming conductor David Robertson in performances of Verdi’s Requiem and a concert…