‘Top of the Pops’ – classical favourites with Simon Tedeschi and the Omega ensemble

‘Top of the Pops’ – classical favourites with Simon Tedeschi and the Omega ensemble

Pianist  Simon Tedeschi is joins forces with the Sydney Omega Ensemble for Top of the Pops, a collection of popular classics from Beethoven, Bruch, Schubert and Gershwin, as well as a few surprises. Simon Tedeschi is one of the finest artists of his generation. He has performed for royalty and at major concert venues throughout the US, UK, Europe,…

The Metropolitan Orchestra Presents Three 19th Century Greats

The Metropolitan Orchestra Presents Three 19th Century Greats

    In its July 2012 concerts, The Metropolitan Orchestra (TMO) with Chief Conductor Sarah-Grace Williams presents a programme of music by three greats of the 19th century. There’s a fiery start to the music with Camille Saint-Saëns’ Tarantella opus 6 in A minor for flute, clarinet and orchestra. Taking centre stage with The Tarantella has…

Omega and Tedeschi: “Magic can happen”

Omega and Tedeschi: “Magic can happen”

Pianist Simon Tedeschi is one of those rare talents adept at performing both jazz with its improvisational adventures, and classical music in style. His performing partners have included Jazz pianist Kevin Hunt, jazz violinist Ian Cooper, soprano Yvonne Kenny, pianist Roger Woodward and conductor Benjamin Northey. From Sydney’s The Basement, to Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House and the recording studio, a more…