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Demystifying Danielle
The uber–glamourous and precociously talented soprano Danielle de Niese returns to Australia, for performances around the nation. She was interviewd by Sharon Verghis of The Australian. Following the link to her interview are links to her blogs in ‘The Huffington Post’ http://www.theaustralian.com.au/arts/review/rising-opera-star-danielle–de–niese-is-set-to-stun/story-fn9n8gph-1226374852846 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/the-case-for-making-recor_b_1220059.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/baroque-coming-out-party_b_1177726.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com/danielle–de–niese/inspired-to-inspire_b_1154608.html
The Piano Man
Roger Woodward returns to Sydney in November for a series of recitals. This month, he also performs in Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney. Awards for his performances include the “Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik” in November 2007 and the Diapason d’Or. His life has encompassed both musical and social causes for which he has also garnered the Polish Order of…
The inspirational power of Fischer-Dieskau
Rising opera singer and lyric baritone Raphael Hudson explains why Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s legacy is so central to the art of singing and expresses a very personal view of the inspirational power of this iconic role-model. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau changed the face of Lieder and Art Song. Before him, there were excellent singers who performed Lieder very well, often…
Manhattan School of Music comments on ANU School of Music re-structure
Academics from New York’s Manhattan School of Music comment on the re-structure at the ANU School of Music in Canberra: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/music-schools-sour-note-20120527-1zcp1.html
Fischer-Dieskau’s artistic ideals
Last week the world mourned the death of the extraordinary baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, (b 1925) who would have turned 87 on May 28th this year. Although he worked in all genres of vocal repertoire, he made his mark in lieder. He was also the link with some of the legends of the 20th century, having…
The Australian String Quartet aims for a family of Guadagnini instruments
The Australian String Quartet and the Ngeringa Farm Arts Foundation launch a fund to own outright the four precious Guadagnini instruments presently played by the quartet – the first and only ensemble in Australia that plays instruments crafted by the same person. http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/four-fabulous-rarities-bridge-the-centuries-20120523-1z5m3.html
Latest reviews
Sydney Chamber Opera: ‘In the Penal Colony’ by Philip Glass
Deborah Jones reviews Sydney Chamber Opera’s production of ‘In the Penal Colony’ by Philip Glass: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/glasss-acute-vision-of-an-ageless-kafka-tale/story-e6frg8n6-1226325228399
Unlikely partner creates an ideal tension – The Song Company ‘Tears of St Peter’
The Tears of St Peter The Song Company, Artistic Director Roland Peelman, Satsuki Odamura, koto, The crypt of St Mary’s Cathedral, Monday April 2nd 8 pm. At first, it seemed incongruous to include the Japanese koto in The Song Company’s present programme of Orlando di Lasso’s Lagrime di San Pietro (The Tears of Peter) performed in…