The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra reveals Secret Venice

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra reveals Secret Venice

  The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is soon to present Venice Secrets – a programme of the works of Antonio Vivaldi, much of it written for the residents of the Ospedale della Pieta, a refuge in Venice for abandoned girls and orphans, where Vivaldi taught the violin in 1703, and where he continued to work until 1740….

fiona campbell crosses into counter te(nor)ritory – handel with the abo

fiona campbell crosses into counter te(nor)ritory – handel with the abo

“Meet Fiona Campbell” says the media release. “Venus in voice and form” (Opera-Opera). This mezzo–soprano could have been created by Botticelli – cascading tresses and a goddess gown.  Over the page, a complete contrast as she stands arms akimbo. The manicured nails and chandelier earrings prevail, yet the hair is tied back, and Campbell wears a mannish shirt and…