The pigeons of Trafalgar Square rightly had their feather ruffled when they had to make way for the musicians of the London Symphony Orchestra. The musicians, who were looking very cool gave their first open air concert in Trafalgar Square, with their conductor Valery Gergiev. Here’s the link to the gallery:
Making his journey to London amidst the melee of Olympic athletes, tourists and media is Sydney cellist Mathisha Panagoda, on a mission to represent Australian in London’s 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Mathisha will be performing with the Aldeburgh World Orchestra on a tour that will culminate in a performance at the BBC Proms in late July at…
Violinist Riccardo Minasi is soloist and Guest Director with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra in its season of ‘Glorious Baroque’ which opened last weekend. Here are four photographs from the opening concerts. ‘Glorious Baroque’ continues on November 2nd, 4th and 5th. See also: http://soundslikesydney.com.au/shows/possum-goes-for-baroque-2/5310.html and http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/an-accomplished-pastiche-with-notes-of-a-fine-merlot-20111030-1mqan.html
The Australian Singing Competition has announced the names of the adjudicators who will assist National Adjudicator, Patrick Togher, over the coming year of the 2023 competition.
Rising opera singer and lyric baritone Raphael Hudson explains why Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau’s legacy is so central to the art of singing and expresses a very personal view of the inspirational power of this iconic role-model. Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau changed the face of Lieder and Art Song. Before him, there were excellent singers who performed Lieder very well, often…
Are music downloads declining in popularity with a return to the hallowed CD? The people who were surveyed in this feature seem to overwhelmingly prefer to spend their money on music they can hold.
This week’s programme from The Met: Monday, May 25 Berlioz’s La Damnation de Faust with Susan Graham Tuesday, May 26 Verdi’s Ernani with Ferruccio Furlanetto Wednesday, May 27 Puccini’s Manon Lescaut with Placido Domingo Thursday, May 28 Berlioz’s Les Troyens with Deborah Voigt Friday, May 29 Viewers’ Choice: Bellini’s La Sonnambula with Natalie Dessay Saturday,…