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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart had an older sister, Maria Anna Walburga Ignatia. Nicknamed “Nannerl”,  she was 5 years older than him, and by all…

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…

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.…

A tried and true approach to accurate sight singing is to become familiar with the first two notes of  well known pieces of music…

This weekend the Sydney Chamber Choir (see our post), presents their concert “Bach to the Future” performing three of JS Bach’s great motets, and…

Gramophone magazine has published a list of the ten best works by JS Bach, especially aimed at newcomers to his music.  Glorious as…

Mahler’s personal copy of his 3rdand longest symphony was recently discovered in a private collection. If that isn’t exciting enough, it is notated in the…

Catherine Carby, mezzo –soprano, soprano Leah Thomas and pianist Sharolyn Kimmorley perform a programme of Scandinavian art songs this weekend for Art…