Shows
V is for Venice
For its first concert of the year, the Leichhardt Espresso Chorus, with over 100 voices will perform the stunning Gloria by…
Month: March 2014
News
2014 Menuhim Competition Winners Announced
The first and second place winners in the prestigious Menuhin competition for violinists are just 17 and 14 years old! Founded in 1983…
News
Honour for Harnoncourt
Nikolaus Harnoncourt, now 84 and retired from conducting has been made an Honorary Member of the Berliner Philharmoniker. Read more from Gramophone Magazine.
Music & Videos
Telemann Anniversary
Georg Philipp Telemann born March 14th 1681 (d 1757) . Friend and rival of JS Bach and Handel. Bach appointed Telemann…
News
The Story Behind Handel’s Messiah
Here in Sydney we’re more likely to hear Handel’s Messiah performed at Christmas rather than at Easter. Yet, a significant portion…
Shows
The St John Passion For Easter
For their 2014 Lenten concerts, the Choir of Christ Church St Laurence is joined by the St Laurence Baroque Orchestra conducted by Dr…
News
News From Catherine Carby
She has been a versatile and popular performer on Australia’s opera stage – as Carmen, she memorably tied up Stuart Skelton’s…
News
Richard Strauss – His Music, His Muse And His Marriage
This year marks the 150th birth anniversary of Richard Strauss (b June 11, 1864). Here in Sydney we have just been…
Reviews
Concert Review: Miserere – Music For Lent, The Parsons Affayre
The Parsons Affayre St James, King Street, Sydney 9 March 2014 Miserere – Music for Lent The Parsons Affayre was formed…
News
Classical Music In Books
In the United Kingdom, World Book Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in March. To celebrate, BBC Music Magazine lists 12…