Lennard Promotions have announced with regret the cancellation of Jessye Norman’s Australian tour, citing circumstances beyond the control of both the artist and the promoter.
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Omega Ensemble is offering double passes to its concert The Nutcracker – a perfect start to the festive season. The music to Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet has been specially arranged for chamber ensemble as the musicians of Omega Ensemble, Ensemble in Residence at the City Recital Hall are joined by some of our country’s finest musicians from the Sydney Symphony…
In November last year, Sounds Like Sydney published an interview with emerging conductor Jennifer Condon, presently working as Souffleuse at the Hamburg State Opera. http://soundslikesydney.com.au/wp-admin/post.php?post=5917&action=edit She has however, a burning ambition which has dictated much of how she has spent her time for past 10 years: she wants to bring to life Sappho, the…
To celebrate 200 performances of La Traviata at the Sydney Opera House, Opera Australia will offer 200 tickets on sale for 200 cents for the February 23 performance of this popular opera. Possibly the most performed opera in the world, Verdi’s La Traviata, dazzles with irresistible music, brilliant singing and a sumptuous setting. Opera Australia has…
As part of the discussions surrounding the formulation of a National Cultural Policy, writer David Malouf talks about why the performing arts are central to the community. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/shared-response-to-our-humanity/story-e6frg8n6-1226158384159
Cellist Sophie Kauer, the Breakout Star of TÁR will release her debut EP in March on the Deutsche Grammophon label.
How well do you know Aussie movie music? Challenge yourself with these teasers on this substantial and brilliant topic! Name the singer and the 1977 disco song written by George Young and Harry Vanda which is the centrepiece of the movie Strictly Ballroom. The song was a worldwide hit in 1978, peaking at No. 3 on…