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‘mozart’s sister’
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had an older sister, Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia. Nicknamed “Nannerl”, she was 5 years older than him, and by all…
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2011 Helpmann Awards nominees
Here’s the link to the full list of nominees for the 2011 Helpmann Awards tobe annouced at the Sydney Opera Hosue on…
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baroque duets break ground
“Baroque Duets” a new CD release, has a lot to say for itself. First and foremost, it is a superb compilation of…
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Vexations 840 – a brave new venture
Vexations 840 is about pushing boundaries. Giving a new enterprise this name may seem like asking for trouble, but the people behind…
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Sir Charles Mackerras honoured in london
It’s nearly a year since the death of Sir Charles Mackerras, (17.11.25 – 14.7.10), a towering figure in the world of music…
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The living violin
Concerto writing for the violin in the 21st century is alive and well with the works of these celebrated living composers listed by Gramophone magazine.…
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Intervalic interventions
A tried and true approach to accurate sight singing is to become familiar with the first two notes of well known pieces of music…
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Christ’s College Cambridge comes to Christ Church St Laurence
Twenty eight handpicked singers, who meet several times a week to provide the choral music that is an integral part of their…
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bezuidenhout reinvents mozart on the fortepiano
Listen to Kristian Bezuidenhout play Mozart’s Piano Concerto no. 18 in B flat major, KV 456, on the track at the bottom…
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‘ukrainian firebrand’ back by popular demand
Described as the “Ukrainian firebrand”, pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk returns to the City Recital Hall for just one concert this weekend. Gavrylyuk has…