Read Peter MacCallum’s review of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra’s first Sydney concert on November 29th.
Maestro Mariss Jansons was taken ill during the final Sydney concert and had to retire from the stage, whilst his assistant Rory Macdonald took over. Apparently the conductor is resting in his hotel and there is no cause for concern. (Limelight).
Described as a ‘singing adventure’, the Sydney Children’s Choir’s new album release Hooray for Song! is a lively collection of songs written especially with young singers in mind. Since being established in 1989 by Lyn Williams OAM, who continues to serve as Artistic Director, the choir has commissioned numerous Australian composers to write and arrange…
The Bach Akademie Australia’s performances are gleaming gems in Sydney’s musical calendar.
Artaserse/ Pinchgut Opera City Recital Hall 29 November 2018 Written by Deen Hamaker When Johann Adolphe Hasse reset his opera Artaserse for the Dresden Court Opera in 1740, he was oblivious to the Australian continent. That Pinchgut Opera’s version of his masterpiece has sat unperformed since that time is incredible enough, let alone that Sydney…
The Idea of North – Groove Sessions Independent Theatre, North Sydney, 18 February 2018 Written by Paul Bennett With an impressive collection of albums of various styles, ARIA awards and an extensive fan base in Australia and overseas, The Idea of North can lay claim to being one of the premier vocal groups in Australia….
Reviews of two recent Sydney concerts: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/a-centenary-tribute-to-glanvillehicks-20120520-1yyp7.html http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/gershwin-with-some-fancy-footwork-20120520-1yypl.html
Seraphim Trio: Helen Ayres (violin), Anna Goldsworthy (piano), Tim Nankervis (cello) With Jacqui Cronin (viola), David Campbell (double bass) 10-11 September 2016, The Independent Theatre, North Sydney Written by Larry Turner The Seraphim Trio has nominated 2016 as ‘our year of total immersion in Schubert’. This culminated in a splendid weekend when they presented…