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, …
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 …
Sydney is blessed to have several high quality, middle size ensembles which fill the gap between orchestras and smaller groups. The Australian Haydn Ensemble was founded by Artistic Director Skye McIntosh in 2012. “Only the best” must surely be the …
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 …
A large mixed gathering filled the St James King St Church on Saturday 2nd December, central Sydney for a unique concert. For the first time, the Momentum Ensemble, an offshoot of the Australian Youth Orchestra, and the wonderful St James …
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 …