The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO) presents a gorgeous programme called Unfinished Romance in which Romantic masterpieces by Rossini and Schubert will be performed for the first time ever in Australia on authentic period instruments, in Historically Informed Performance (HIP) style. Conducted by its legendary Artistic Director Richard Gill AO and starring mezzo-soprano Fiona Campbell, the…
German Romantics Sydney Chamber Choir conducted by Sam Allchurch Great Hall, Sydney University April 8, 2017 When the Sydney Chamber Choir stepped up to the platform of Sydney University’s Great Hall last weekend to perform German Romantics, there was a new face at the helm. Emerging young conductor Sam Allchurch led the ensemble in a…
Nelson Mass Sydney Chamber Choir/ Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra/ Richard Gill City Recital Hall, October 1, 2016 From Dreaming to Distress, the Sydney Chamber Choir performed masses themed around these diametrically opposed ideas in their concert last weekend. Conducted by Richard Gill AO, the choir was joined by the newly re-branded Australian Romantic and…