classikON shares classical and new music performed in unique spaces by independent musicians in Australia

Kate Tribe (classikON’s founder) solo exhibition opens 1st May in Haymarket

by Pepe Newton | Apr 24, 2024

Wondering what Kate's been up to since passing on the reins of classikON? Wonder no more... You are invited to the opening of 'Life Activity' and enjoy the contemporary visual feast, with a fabulous wine from sponsor, Huntington Estate. It will be opened by Valerie...

Blackheath Chamber Music Festival truly world class

by Pepe Newton | Apr 22, 2024

Blackheath Chamber Music Festival | Day Three Sunday April 21, 2024, Phillip's Hall, Blackheath, NSW What a glorious time to visit the autumnal town of Blackheath in the Blue Mountains, there was a brisk chill in the air and a gorgeously red and yellow tone bursting...

Impressive works superbly performed by a brilliant WSO

by Tony Burke | Apr 22, 2024

Willoughby Symphony Orchestra | Emperor April 20, 2024, The Concourse, Chatswood, NSW This was a particularly well-balanced concert from the WSO with three unfamiliar works followed after an interval by one very popular one. Nothing can be more unfamiliar than a first...

Goldner Variations at Blackheath a hit!

by Pepe Newton | Apr 22, 2024

Blackheath Chamber Music Festival | Goldner String Quartet - Beethoven & the Goldner Variations April 19, 2024, Phillips Hall Blackheath, NSW After 30 years the Goldner String Quartet are calling it quits, and unbelievably I had never heard them live in person...

Bel a cappella premiere three Australian works that satisfy on all levels

by Alan Holley | Apr 21, 2024

Bel a cappella | ...and the river runs away April 20, 2024, Mosman Art Gallery, NSW Monica Buckland – conductor Josephine Allan – piano David Miller – piano This is the first time that I have heard Bel a cappella since Monica Buckland was appointed musical director...

This concert was DIVINE! AHE Heavenly Sopranos

by Heidi Hereth | Apr 19, 2024

Australian Haydn Ensemble | Heavenly Sopranos Tuesday April 16, 2024, City Recital Hall, Sydney NSW Although it is tempting to play with words around Celeste, Skye and Heavenly, I will simply say this concert was DIVINE! The AHE with Skye McIntosh and Matthew Greco on...