World renowned concert pianist Angela Hewitt returned to Sydney after 7 years absence performing at City Recital Hall last night. This was the final performance of her Australian tour encompassing South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales.
With a long …
4 1/2 stars
There is a myth surrounding the world famous piece of sacred music, Allegri’s Miserere. According to the myth, Pope Urban VIII issued a decree in the mid 1600’s that it would be an offensive excommunication if …
4 ½ stars
Sydney had an unexpected treat last night when the Australian Haydn Ensemble presented a unique program of rarely heard music. Titled “Die Stille Nacht” the crowd were expecting a fairly predictable line-up of well known Baroque pieces. …
Sydney Philharmonia Choirs attracted a full house at the Concert Hall of Sydney Opera House once again, this time for a Saturday Matinee of Verdi’s “Messa da Requiem”. The Choir’s programming choices have proven very successful this year with their …
Nothing can be more satisfying on an evening out than a sublime piece of music. When all the notes, melody, harmony, tone and chords line up in a way that “rings” out in high resonance, it is guaranteed to heal …