The death was announced earlier this evening of Peter Sculthorpe AO, OBE, arguably the best known Australian composer of the day. He was aged 85.
His output included works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, solo instruments and choral works. He is possibly best known for his integration of Aboriginal and South East Asian idioms into his writing creating a distinct portrait of the Australian Landscape.
Perfect for entertaining children, grandchildren, nephews or nieces – there is a family pass for four people up for grabs for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday July 14 at 1 pm. Click here for more information on what promises to be an lively multi-media show….
The Metropolitan Orchestra’s (TMO) 2020 season includes four premiere performances by Australian composers alongside orchestral classics, while continuing to showcase exceptional Australian soloists. There will be five mainstage Met Concerts for 2020, a four-concert chamber music series in accessible and intimate venues, a Children’s Concert series with a new show written by Australian composer and…
In case you missed the results from earlier this week, here are the winners of the Classical Grammy Awards for 2015 Best Orchestral Performance: John Adams – City Noir, David Robertson, conductor, St. Louis Symphony/Label: Nonesuch Best Opera Recording: Charpentier – La Descente D’Orphée Aux Enfers, Paul O’Dette & Stephen Stubbs, conductors; Boston Early…
BBC Music Magazine nominates its 6 best web-based music projects to celebrate 25 years of the World Wide Web – Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir, the Sydney Opera House and an Australian ensemble feature in the list!
The Latin Muse, a new album release on the Move label, presents some of the best-known works of five Hispanic composers: Piazzolla, Granados, de Falla, Albeniz and Ginastera, performed by pianist Nancy Tsou. The album, available on multiple platforms includes three of Piazzolla’s most popular works, Oblivion, Milonga de Angel and Libertango. Tsou also presents…
Selby&Friends are delighted to announce that Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is now available on the Selby&Friends YouTube channel Selby&Friends at Home. Pianist and founding artistic director, Kathryn Selby says “A few years ago I presented a program entitled ‘By Arrangement’ which featured Beethoven’s Triple Concerto in an extraordinary arrangement for piano trio by Carl Reinecke with…