Hourglass Ensemble Presents Four World Premieres In Two Concerts

Hourglass Ensemble Presents Four World Premieres In Two Concerts

Contemporary chamber group, the Hourglass Ensemble presents two concerts: Starry, Starry Night featuring lullabies, nocturnes and songs for sleep and Everything I Touch, a beguiling blend of new Australian commissions and beloved masterpieces. Artistic Director of The Hourglass Ensemble Andrew Kennedy is passionate about making the chamber concert accessible to both newcomers to classical music and longer-standing fans. “During…

Symphony Australia/ABC Young Performers Finalists Announced

Symphony Australia/ABC Young Performers Finalists Announced

  Symphony Australia and the ABC have announced the 12 Finalists in the 2015 ABC Symphony Australia Young Performers Awards, to be held in Hobart 29 October – 7 November.   They are: Aaron Liu, 22 (Piano – QLD,  Christopher Cartlidge, 26 (Viola – VIC), Doretta Balkizas, 24 (Violin – VIC), Ennes Mehmedbasic, 20 (Oboe –  SW), Kiran Phatak, 25 (Flute…

Acacia Quartet And Guests At The Bowral Autumn Music Festival

Acacia Quartet And Guests At The Bowral Autumn Music Festival

  The Acacia Quartet will be Ensemble-In-Residence at the Bowral Autumn Music Festival this upcoming weekend, March 27 – 29, 2015.  They will be joined by notable guest artists pianist Gerard Willems, saxophonist Nick Russoniello, harpsichordist  Neal Peres da Costa, violinist Anna McMichael and narrator Rachel Gregg. Violinist Myee Clohessy from Acacia Quartet, has curated a programme…