Antonio Pappano, the present Music Director of the Royal Opera at Covent Garden worked closely with Dame Joan Sutherland during his early career as a prompt. Though born in Britain, his Italian parentage gave him a special advantage with singers:
Peter Wilson writes from Europe for The Australian:
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Just when you thought it was time to relax in the humid and langourous hiatus between the end of 2013 concert season and the start 2014, the Sydney Festival brandishes in front of us dozens of unmissable events for all ages and tastes. Running in venues in and around Sydney from January 9th to…
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Professor Liza Lim has been appointed inaugural Sculthorpe Chair of Australian Music at the Sydney Conservatorium Of Music, University of Sydney. Liza Lim is one of Australia’s best known composers who has worked with some of the world’s most eminent festivals, orchestras and ensembles as well as having an outstanding track record of research leadership….
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees in the 2017 APRA/AMCOS Art Music Awards! The winners of the 2017 Art Music Awards across 11 national categories and 8 state / territory categories were announced at the City Recital Hall earlier this week. Together they represent the most outstanding contributions of 2016 across the genres of…
The Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra (ARCO) is looking for a highly skilled, creative and passionate Marketing & Communications Manager. Are you the right person for the job or do you know the perfect candidate? The role will take up 20 hours/week and the successful candidate will work from home. More details at www.arco.org.au/join-our-team Under the…