Music & Videos
Elizabeth Connell sings…
The late dramatic soprano Elizabeth Connell who died on February 18th, sings Mild und Leise from Wagner’s Tristan and Isolde. She thrilled audiences around…
Month: February 2012
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Elizabeth Connell – she showed that opera has a conscience
This week we learnt with sadness of the death of soprano Elizabeth Connell. She thrilled audiences in Sydney and round the…
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The afflictions of music
Readers will be familiar with numerous studies claiming the physical and psychological benefits of participating in musical activities. The pressures of being…
Shows
The drama and emotion of Messiah
Handel’s Messiah, is perhaps the most famous oratorio ever written. Since it was composed in 1742, it has become a work that people…
Shows
The idea of North travels east to double bay
There is a dynamic new live music venue in Sydney and it seems like the perfect venue to soak in the lucent sounds…
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All the world’s a stage – concert venues outside the square
Hiring major venues in Sydney is a costly exercise. Albeit the performers get a world class stage and the support services to boot. However,…
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Ode to joy – the Sydney Symphony Opening Gala
A superb performance by all in the Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House, Monday 13th February 2012. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra…
Music & Videos
I Musici – 60th anniversary recording
Rome based chamber ensemble I Musici celebrate their 60th anniversary this year and soon perform in Sydney in the Utzon Music Series. Go behind…
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An Italian summer in Sydney – presented by I Musici
The simplicity of their name says it all: I Musici.– The Musicians. They represent the epitome of chamber music – pure…
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More on the SSO’s 80th season, the ACO reviewed and the cello breaks out……
The Sydney Symphony’s 8oth season gala continues tonight: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/symphonys-anniversary-hits-a-high-note-20120212-1szkg.html The ACO’s Chopin/Mendelssohn programme reviewed: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/capricious-performance-needs-more-melody-20120212-1szxx.html Cello-bration: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/no-more-mellow-cello-20120210-1sfbg.html