How time flies. I’m often surprised that I’ve lived long enough to see that young musicians whom I’ve admired in their fledgling years have emerged as mature musicians, playing such outstanding jazz that it’s difficult to remember exactly how they …
Emma Donovan is one of Australia’s most respected entertainers. She sings. She composes. She engages the audience by tellings stories of her family. In Take Me to the River she gracefully commands the stage and the band of two guitars, …
Giacomo Puccini wrote the opera in 1924 amidst a turbulent time. The composer’s full name was Giacomo Antonio Domenico Michele Secondo Maria Puccini. His music is revered and performed 100 years on. The production at Sydney Opera House is as …
I’ve been hearing about jazz at Avalon Bowlo Club for several years, so it was with some anticipation that I attended there on Wed Jan 7 to hear a concert featuring singer Joy Yates and her husband/pianist Dave MacRae. I …
Opera Australia’s 70th anniversary year has begun its first production with the return of one of its most loved productions, Director Moffat Oxenbould’s production of MADAMA BUTTERFLY (composer Giacomo Puccini, librettists Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa).
The scenario …
Above image : Mongolian jazz singer Enji… Photo courtesy of the Sydney Festival
The following is a revised version of a Facebook post of December 15, 2025 which prompted 36 responses, primarily from jazz musicians and other key members of …
Above image: George Washingmachine
Stephen Washington and I first started playing music together in 1985 and every now and again we still do it… A reminder for all musicians; whatever you think you are doing and however serious you think …
Above: Carols at the Cathedral 2025- St Mary’s Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Australis were conducted by Director of Music Daniel Justin. Photos: (Above and featured): Keith Saunders.
Joy. Wonder. Humanity. Tradition. Innovation. Comfort. Clarity.
By the time Sydneysiders reach …
Above: Dr Elizabeth Scott impressively harnessed the forces of the Chamber Singers, The Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra and guest soloists in a beautiful rendering of Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’- Parts 4-6. The programme also featured a leap forward to perform contemporary works …
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This year, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra finished the season with a long tour of Victoria and New South Wales. Being December, the program is features some Christmas Carol favourites but also a unique musical twist. This is a …