News
New Website To Stream Live Opera
The New York Times reports that a new website, The Opera Platform, will begin free live streaming of opera from 15 of Europe’s most…
Month: June 2016
News
Win A Family Pass To Bugs Bunny At The Symphony II
Perfect for entertaining children, grandchildren, nephews or nieces – there is a family pass for four people up for grabs for Bugs Bunny…
News
Professor Anna Reid Appointed As New Dean Of The Con
The University of Sydney today announced the appointment of Professor Anna Reid as the new Head of School and Dean of the…
Shows
IFAC Australian Singing Competition Announces Semi-Finalists And Masterclass
The IFAC Australian Singing Competition has announced the ten gifted singers who will progress to the semi-finals of this prestigious annual…
Reviews
CD Review: Songs From Before/ Max Richter
It was a novel idea for a sleepover – a live, all-night performance by Max Richter, of his album Sleep. For eight…
News
Robertissimo – Double Album Commemorates Roberto Alagna’s Debut Australian Tour
Roberto Alagna is coming to Sydney, and to commemorate his Australian debut next month, Deutsche Grammophon is releasing a special Australian Tour…
Shows
Rhythm & Voice: Fundraiser For Gondwana Choirs And Synergy/Taikoz
Reeling from the news of funding cuts announced by Australia Council in mid May, Sydney’s performing arts community has pulled together for…
Shows
Bugs Bunny With The Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Join the world’s most recognisable rabbit in a 25th Anniversary celebration of Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.…
News
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Appointed To The Met
Canadian conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, 41, has been appointed music director of New York’s Metropolitan Opera. It’s a critical time at which he succeeds…
News
Maxim Boon In The Guardian: Where To For Opera In Australia?
“….the biggest losers of this stale safety bias will be Australia’s opera makers of tomorrow. When a culture of predictability and drab…