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The divine peace and beauty of Gesualdo Six (hope they visit soon)

by Pepe Newton | Oct 22, 2024

Secret Byrd | Gesualdo Six and Fretwork 12 July 2024, Mediaeval Hall, Salisbury UK This stunning concert was the highlight of a recent trip I made to England. Set in the Mediaeval Hall in Salisbury, we were permitted to enter in small groups of no more than eight to...

Australia Ensemble positively danced in their final 2024 concert

by Daniel Kaan | Oct 21, 2024

Australia Ensemble: Concert 4 October 10, Sir John Clancy Auditorium, UNSW Program: Carl VINE | Strutt Sonata (2017) Elena KATS-CHERNIN | Blue Silence (2006/2012) Mikhail GLINKA | Trio pathétique (1832) Ludwig van BEETHOVEN | Septet in E flat Op. 20 (1800) Performers:...

Jennifer Chou’s Brighton recital showcases the War Memorial Grand Organ

by Daniel Brace | Oct 21, 2024

Jennifer Chou | Organ Recital Oct 20, 2024, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Brighton, VIC While local residents rallied in protest on the well heeled streets of Brighton, a small but appreciative and enthusiastic crowd gathered at St Andrew’s Anglican Church for a...

Australia Ensemble UNSW Launches 2025 Season

by Pepe Newton | Oct 20, 2024

SYDNEY, Australia — Australia Ensemble UNSW is proud to reveal its 2025 season ...continuing its tradition of delivering powerful, evocative performances in Sydney. From timeless classics to newly commissioned works, the 2025 season offers an exciting variety of...

Eucalyptus, a period piece true to the artform and the story

by Daniel Brace | Oct 17, 2024

Opera Australia & Victorian Opera | Eucalyptus October 16, 2024, Palais Theatre, St Kilda, VIC Fresh from the Brisbane Festival, this new Australian opera is a co-commission between the Victorian Opera and Opera Australia, and a co-production with Opera Australia...

A celebration for Alan Holley, a celebrated Australian composer

by Pepe Newton | Oct 14, 2024

Friday Music | Alan Holley 70th Birthday Concert 11 October, 2024, St Stephens, Sydney OPERA AUSTRALIA WIND QUINTET Diane Berger - Flute, Matthew Tighe - Oboe, Richard Rourke - Clarinet, Lee Wadenpfuhl - Horn, Tim Murray - Bassoon, Sumiko Yamamura - Piano & Dean...