5 stars
As part of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra series “International Pianists in Recital”, Sydney classical music lovers were treated to a double whammy last night with two featured guest artists of extraordinary talent.
Russian born pianist Daniil …
Australian Haydn Ensemble completed their March tour at the Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House last night to a packed venue. Keeping it trim, the Ensemble was represented by Artistic Director and concert master Skye McIntosh, violinist Matthew Greco, …
Above: Opera Australia Chorus and Circa Ensemble in Dido & Aeneas. Featured image: CIRCA Ensemble members take flight on the Dida and Aeneas stage. Photo credit: Keith Saunders.
A terrific amount hangs in the balance in this striking, unforgettable new …
My mother’s ancestry is Irish and I grew up listening to Irish songs and being told about herprowess in school dancing the Irish Jig; indeed one of my heirlooms is a sash holding all the medals she won from …
Above: Jess Hitchcock performed her original songs with Penny Quartet, in new arrangements commissioned by Musica Viva.Featured image: Jess with the quartet surrounded by trees of light. Images: Artshoot Media.
The last time I saw Jess Hitchcock perform, she was …
Elgar’s Violin Concerto was the standout item of this triple bill, performed at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House on the 1st March 2025.The Sydney Symphony Orchestra was in fine form throughout the recital, under the baton of Simon …
Above: Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra’s fourth album ‘Midsummer Dreams’ is released as a physical and digital CD with booklet as well as being available on all streaming platforms from March 27 this year. Featured image: Rachael Beesley with the …
5 stars
Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations are famous throughout the world and stand out as unique in his vast catalogue of compositions. Beginning and ending with the same refined aria, the work builds, then heads off on various …
Above: Sopranista Samuel Mariño performed Italian Arias from six Handel operas with Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. Image: Laura Manariti
Soprano Samuel Mariño last graced our stages in 2022 and the response was huge. Hearing this rare, true soprano voice live from …
Featuring pianist Nathaniel Kong
Music by Kurt Weill | Libretto by Bertolt Brecht – 4 Stars
The Seven Deadly Sins, composed in 1933 in Germany, is a ‘sung ballet’ that seamlessly …