Melissa Farrow On Brandenburg One
Brandenburg One, the digital platform of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra presents flautist Melissa Farrow performing the Bourée Anglaise from JS Bach’s Partita in A minor for solo flute, BWV 1013. Melissa Farrow, who is the Principal Flautist of The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, has travelled close to this only surviving piece by JS Bach for solo…
1:1 Concerts – Relief And Sustenance During The COVID Crisis
A new concept in live performance is emerging – one that aims to sustain musicians, the art of performance and the souls of the audience. 1:1 concerts, is a concert experience offered by ‘Covid Concert Hall refugees.’ The concert is structured around one musician and one listener at a two-metre distance, experiencing a ten-minute, non-verbal,…
Brilliant Musician Portraits In Omega Ensemble’s Art of Chamber Music Auction
Omega Ensemble in collaboration with Nanda\Hobbs Gallery presenst the Art of Chamber Music Auction for which bids close this Thursday. It is a chance to take home a one-of-a-kind work by some of Sydney’s most extraordinary artists, while supporting Omega Ensemble’s 2020 Resilience Fund. The artworks include pieces by 2020 Archibald Prize finalists Jonathan Dalton,…
The Sydney Opera House Re-opens With A Stellar Line-Up
The Sydney Opera House is back in business, after closing in March, welcoming audiences and visitors from 29 October, 2020 with a tempting line-up of live performances and events. The line-up includes the return of Antidote, the Opera House’s annual festival of action, ideas and change that will bring together thought-leaders from around the world…
Sydney Symphony Orchestra 2021: Rich And Diverse
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has unveiled its 2021 season with a rich mix of talent and a strong focus on Australian performers with national and international careers. A decidedly versatile programme, there is a great deal to look forward to in next year’s mix. Some highlights: -Chief Conductor Designate Simone Young opens the season with…
Sydney Eisteddfod Announces Crowd Favourite Finalists
Sydney Eisteddfod announces the ten brilliant finalists in their Crowd Favourite Performances competition after a three-way tie amongst some of the contenders. The Top Ten Crowd favourites are: Rescue – Brooke Henderson Dance Studios/ Khachaturian Violin Concerto: I Allegro Con Fermezza – Harry/ Welcome to Hell with an Irish Twist – LA Feeney/ Vesti La Giubba – Sam…
Save The Date And Start Planning Your wardrobe! Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2020
Support Act announces Ausmusic T-Shirt Day 2020! Save the date, Friday, 20 November! Ausmusic T-Shirt Da is a nation-wide celebration of Australian music that will help to raise desperately needed funds to meet the ever growing demand on Support Act’s services during the COVID pandemic. Requests for Crisis Relief have increased by 883% since the…
Joan Sutherland My Favourites Released on Decca Eloquence
To mark the tenth death anniversary of the legendary dramatic coloratura soprano, Dame Joan Sutherland, Decca Eloquence has released an album Joan Sutherland My Favourites, comprising Dame Joan’s favourite moments in opera and song accompanied by liner notes she wrote herself, including her recipe for Christmas pudding. The selections range from Mozart, through the great…
Vote For Sydney Eisteddfod Crowd Favourites
Sydney Eisteddfod is taking 17 contenders through to Round 2 of its Crowd Favourites competition, after which 8 finalists will be revealed. Voting closes at midnight on Wednesday 14 October. The contenders in this round are: The Longest Time – Edward Langford/ A Quiet Thing – Siobhan Lynch/ Rescue – Brooke Henderson Dance Studios/ Piano Trio in D…