In 2015 the Borodin Quartet will celebrate seventy years of bringing quality chamber music to audiences, just like Musica Viva. String quartet music of an extremely high calibre was on display this week in the first of their two Sydney …
Any concert referring to pop innovator Björk in its title is sure to evoke ideas of new experiences and unique performances. In the tradition of singing and soundscapes emanating from this artist and the far northern hemisphere, this was an …
Sydney audiences currently have the chance to hear renowned pianist Imogen Cooper in recital, as part of the 2014 Musica Viva International Concert Season. This is an exciting opportunity, with a substantial programme and exquisite playing on offer. It is …
If anyone ever had cause to doubt the power of Opera to stir the human spirit then just have a look at the history to the children’s opera, BRUNDIBAR.
At their lowest ebb, imprisoned in the hell of the Terezin …
Positive perceptions of youth involve innovation, embracing change, recognising the need for revolution and reinventing existing formats. Our national youth orchestra displayed all of the above in its recent ‘Eroica’ concert. The works performed from this century and those past …
LET’S FALL IN LOVE was cabaret in a concert hall, namely Sydney’s versatile City Recital Hall. The prowess of visiting creatives and communicators Amanda McBroom and Michele Brourman was assured to make local audiences fall in love with what was …
This project or collaboration was a pure expressive and emotional delight. The concept was continued on from past concerts which boldly meshed typical jazz and Greek musical traditions. Greek vocalist Maria Farantouri and jazz great Charles Lloyd from the U.S …
This was a glorious concert with some extraordinary, ravishing, intimate and exciting playing by special guest artist/composer Giovanni Sollima on cello.
An internationally recognised musician from Palermo, Italy ,Sollima has composed for diverse artists including legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and …
For its twenty fifth birthday celebrations the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra have chosen Bach. The festal mood was established with two of Bach’s most joyful occasional pieces, his glorious ‘Magnificat’ and the last of his rousing Orchestral Suites, all under the …
A ravishing, enchanting concert that challenged and left one thrilled – what a way to start this year’s season! It was a delicious mix of works by contemporary composers and standard concert favourites performed under the energetic and passionately committed …