Think back to the celebrations of the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II and the flotilla of boats on the Thames. One of those boats contained a troupe of elite musicians and their director who provided music for those who were close enough to hear them as they passed by. That ensemble was the Academy of Ancient Music and their director, Richard Egarr is to perform in Sydney with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
There are three double passes to be won for the November 10th concert which celebrates 450th years since John Dowland’s birth. Viol consort Seaven Teares led by Jennifer Eriksson is joined by lutenist extraordinaire Tommie Andersson, Daniel Yeadon playing the treble viol and the shimmering voice of soprano Belinda Montgomery, in one of the very few events…
It’s been a quiet week with the Easter break, but Sydney’s concert scene is getting busy again. In the meantime, here’s a retrospective on Opera on Sydney Harbour, and review of Reneee Fleming’s latest CD Poemes: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/opera-on-the-water-floats-high/story-fn9d2mxu-1226327245185 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/arts/poemes-renee-fleming/story-fn9sulvf-1226323885741
Lennard Promotions have announced with regret the cancellation of Jessye Norman’s Australian tour, citing circumstances beyond the control of both the artist and the promoter. Ticket refunds are available from the place of purchase.
For four years, Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes has immersed himself exclusively in the piano music of Beethoven. Performing with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra which he has directed from the piano, the project came to an end last weekend at this year’s BBC Proms. Leif Over Andsnes talks about the music which has pre-occupied him…
Adrian Tamburini, the NSW bass-baritone has been announced as the winner of the 2017 Opera Awards. He was selected after audition and interview by an eminent panel of adjudicators comprising musician and artist Dr Di Bresciani OAM, tenor Anson Austin OAM, soprano Cheryl Barker AO and maestro Simon Kenway. As winner of the Opera Awards, Adrian…
The review is out for ‘The Love of the Nightingale’! http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/opera/soaring-testament-to-power-of-music-20111023-1meez.html