Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara has died at the age of 87, following surgical complications.
His output includes eight symphonies, nine operas, twelve instrumental concertos, a choral concerto and number of orchestral, chamber, instrumental, choral and vocal works.
Read his obituary in The Guardian, in Gramophone magazine.
The University of Sydney today announced the appointment of Professor Anna Reid as the new Head of School and Dean of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. An accomplished string musician and alumna of the Con, Professor Anna Reid joined the University of Sydney in 2010 as Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at the Con…
The Sydney Symphony’s 8oth season gala continues tonight: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/symphonys-anniversary-hits-a-high-note-20120212-1szkg.html The ACO’s Chopin/Mendelssohn programme reviewed: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/capricious-performance-needs-more-melody-20120212-1szxx.html Cello-bration: http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/no-more-mellow-cello-20120210-1sfbg.html
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…
If you missed the live events of this milestone in the history of Sydney, you can watch it on You Tube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYfrTvgYC7U
The Sydney International Piano Competition 2021 online season ticket offers the chance to watch and keep all 50 performances from the preliminary, semi-final and final stages, plus the special announcements
This April, Limelight Magazine has published a ranking of Australia’s orchestras. “Australia’s six major orchestras are frequently described as “world class”, but how do they fare in their own backyard? We pit the state orchestras against each other in a blind-listening test to see which band would emerge king of the concert hall.” Limelight Magazine. Coincidentally…