For up and coming young singers, particularly those studying opera, the path to a professional career may seem to be extremely narrow and fraught with challenges. In Europe, there is ample population for audiences and many tertiary courses / tutors …
This year The Australian World Orchestra celebrates its 15th Anniversary. Unique in format, once a year, the Orchestra draws expatriate Australian musicians back to their homeland from where they are working professionally. Reading their resumes in the program demonstrates that …
Bach Akademie Australia and its audience braved the crowds of Vivid Sydney on Friday evening to meet in the wonderful 200 year old St James Church King St. Featuring an instrumental ensemble of 10 plus 2 soloist singers, the program …
4 1/2 stars
There is always excitement when Opera Australia launches a new production, particularly for an old favourite from the repertoire. It was a full house for the opening of Tosca at the Joan Sutherland Theatre in the Sydney …
It’s a knock out!
Both circle and stalls were full for the opening night of Pinchgut Opera’s much awaited production of Handel’s Rinaldo in Sydney’s City Recital Hall. Known to be his most celebrated opera, the work features glorious music …
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 …