There are still tickets available for the fabulous premiere of The Cellists of The Metropolitan Orchestra this weekend who will perform music by great composers such as Handel, Wagner, Villa-Lobos, Schumann, Metallica and more.
There are tickets from only $10.00!
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The long weekend has a treasure in store with the screening on SBS TV of Sir David McVicar’s production of Richard Strauss’ sinister masterpiece Salome. Based on the play by Oscar Wilde,which in turn is derived from the Biblical tale, the one-act opera has some famous moments in opera, amongst them the Dance of…
In their spring program, Sweeter than Roses, mezzo-soprano Prudence Dunstone with Maryleigh Hand at the piano bring to life an appealing selection of accessible music. The program is full of the joys of flowers, spring and love. Songs by Purcell, Schumann, Guridi and a selection of French mélodies portray many aspects of love and relationships….
Classics at Callan Park returns, moving onto the lawns of Callan Park. Join The Metropolitan Orchestra for sunset against the western sky-line and some wonderful classical music in this free concert! Programmed by the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of The Metropolitan Orchestra, Sarah-Grace Williams, the Inner West’s very own orchestra will feature members of…
Although folksong and dance are never far away from the sound palette of Czech composers, the sophistication of the music is indisputable – and in this territory Dvořák is the undisputed master. Of his Opus 87 Piano Quartet, Dvořák wrote that the “melodies came easily and just surged upon me”. Also written in record time, Janáček initially…
What do music and listening have in common? Both are lacking amongst young people growing up in today’s modern world. This contentious idea will be explored by Kim Williams AM in his one-off Sydney Ideas lecture Music and the Rules of Engagement at the University of Sydney’s Conservatorium of Music. One of Australia’s most high-profile media…
The Willoughby Symphony celebrates The Magic of Christmas under the baton of celebrated Australian conductor, Michelle Leonard, when the full Willoughby Symphony Orchestra and Choir are joined by Leichhardt Espresso Chorus and a special Children’s Choir in a colossal performance for audiences of all ages. There’s family fun with a sing along to favourite carols including O Holy…