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Bel a capella joins the marrickville symphony orchestra for a choral fantasy

by admin · July 18, 2011

What a thrill to watch the creation and growth of a new music ensemble. When that ensemble, like Phoenix, rises from…

Eisteddfod successes for SLS friends

by admin · July 17, 2011

Congratulations to SoundsLikeSydney’s friends who have won placings in the 2011 Sydney Eisteddfod! Edmond Choo was placed first in the 21-28 year Male Voices category, as was Morgan Pearse…

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off the record – future directions in listening to music.

by admin · July 16, 2011

This is an interesting and useful article about how we will listen to music in years to come. http://www.gramophone.co.uk/features/focus/listening-wirelessly

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Taming the beast – taking control of music performance anxiety

by admin · July 13, 2011

Your heart pounds like a timpani, your pulse races faster than the ‘Minute Waltz’; your throat is drier than rosin, whilst the…

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The sounds of sonic crystal

by admin · July 12, 2011

An innovative synthesis of technology and nature. Is this the way forward for new music? http://www.gramophone.co.uk/blog/the-gramophone-blog/listening-to-yourself-listening-through-the-organ-of-corti

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First Stones provide a foundation for emerging composers

by admin · July 10, 2011

Alison Morgan is a freelance soprano based in Sydney who along with mezzo-soprano Jenny Duck-Chong co-directs acclaimed ensemble Halcyon, Australia’s leading exponent of…

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Australia’s first stradivarius

by admin · July 10, 2011

Assistant Leader of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Satu Vanska talks to The Australian about Australia’s first Stradivarius. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/playing-favourites/story-e6frg8n6-1226084742141

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of mice and men

by admin · July 10, 2011

Matthew Westwood previews opera Australia’s upcoming production. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/american-dreams/story-e6frg8n6-1226089024397