JS Bach’s Mass in B minor BWV 232 is described by Sir John Eliot Gardiner in his recent book Bach, as “unprecedented in its scale, majesty and sobriety.” An ensemble taking on a performance of this masterwork has an exacting task in doing it justice. That task becomes even more formidable when the ensemble reaches…
The celebrated Latvian soprano Inessa Galante is to perform in Sydney with pianist Roland Peelman in November, presenting a substantial solo recital. Long established as the prima donna assoluta of Latvian opera, her early professional engagements were at the Kirov Opera where she worked with conductor Valery Gergiev. Her international career blossomed after the fall…
The 2014 Aurora Festival is set to run from April 30th – May 3rd. Highlights this year include the April 30 opening night concert in which the centrepiece will be the world premiere of Voyage through radiant stars by the Australian composer Brian Howard, a 60 minute work for solo saxophone and 18 musicians. Also…