Written by Leona Geeves The Lady Fairfax New York Scholarship Concert was held in a flurry of frocks and very high notes on Sunday 16th October 2016 at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Guest presenter, Peter Coleman-Wright AO, entertained with his expert knowledge of opera and quirky and amusing asides. The competition was adjudicated by…
Huge congratulations to opera singers soprano Cheryl Barker and baritone Peter Coleman-Wright for being awarded honours in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2015. Ms Barker was made an Officer (AO) in the General Division “for distinguished service to the performing arts as an operatic soprano, as a mentor and role model, and through fundraising support…
Celebrated tenor Jonas Kaufmann sings the role of the poet embroiled in the politics of the French revolution in The Royal Opera’s production of Umberto Giordano’s opera Andrea Chénier, captured live in high-definition from the stage of London’s Covent Garden in January and screening in Australian cinemas in February/March. Conducted by Antonio Pappano and directed by David…