News
Sir John Tavener dies
The British composer Sir John Tavener has died aged 69. Tavener is well remembered for his ethereal Song for Athene and…
Month: November 2013
Shows
Noël! Noël!
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra directed by Paul Dyer is joined by the Australian Brandenburg Choir for Noël! Noël! its annual celebration of festive…
Shows
West Head Project: Recursive Space
Driven by the philosophy of performing music in the outdoors and inspired by the outdoors, the West Head Project comprising saxophonists Rosalind…
Shows
austraLYSIS Presents ‘Netting The Nodes’
New music ensemble austraLYSIS presents Netting the Nodes, a performance in which they will exploit ‘emergent’ creativity, by using generative computational devices. The…
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Behind The Scenes With The St Thomas Boys Choir, Leipzig
A fascinating feature from the New York Times on the 801 year old St Thomas Boys Choir in Leipzig and the impact of puberty…
News
Eurozone Crisis impacts on culture budgets
The crisis in the Eurozone has its impact on funding for cultural activities. Matthew Westwood writes in The Australian http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/europes-spreading-culture-of-austerity/story-e6frg8n6-1226757588437
Reviews
Concert Review 2: Britten’s ‘War Requiem’/Sydney Symphony/Ashkenazy
……and this from Murray Black in The Australian. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/ashkenazy-conjures-up-an-outstanding-account-of-brittens-anti-war-masterpiece/story-e6frg8n6-1226757609556
News
The Beauty In Imperfection: Sally Whitwell Talks About Her Latest CD
In an age where perfection is an ideal and conformity a virtue, pianist Sally Whitwell refreshingly admits that she is not…
Shows
O Serafin – songs of seraphim and starry nights
Soprano, recording artist and choral director Nadia Piave is joined by guitarist Gino Pengue in O Serafin – songs of seraphim and starry nights…
Shows
‘Of Birds And Angels’ – Christmas Music From The Song Company
The Song Company, directed by Roland Peelman, presents Of Birds and Angels, angelic and magical Christmas music from Australia and around the…