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Desert Song Festival | 2024
Alice Springs NT, Australia6 days 25+ events The Desert Song Festival is returning in 2024: Shorter, Sharper, Brighter! DSF 2024 will be as creative, as diverse, as innovative and as enjoyable as it has ever been. For 6 glorious days, 17-22 September the Central Desert will again reverberate to the sounds of choirs and musicians from across Australia […]
The Lyrebird Festival | Earth Emotions
The Old Stables Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, Australia'Earth Emotions' is a world premiere performance by the Bowerbird Collective. Inspired by the work of eco-philosopher Glenn Albrecht in his book of the same name, this concert combines a deeply moving program of music with visuals and spoken word to reveal a path from disconnection to connection with nature, instilling hope for a better […]
The Lyrebird Festival | James Crabb – Solo Classical Accordion
The Old Stables Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, AustraliaScottish-born James Crabb is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading ambassadors of the classical accordion. This solo recital explore James' exceptional virtuosity, and his passion for the work of composer Astor Piazzolla. James has performed with the original members of Piazzolla’s own quintet. James Crabb | classical accordion Concert Program: Works by Astor […]
Austral Harmony | Baroque Amity
Margaretta Cottage 6 Leichhardt St,, Glebe, NSW, AustraliaGLEBE MUSIC FESTIVAL Baroque Amity features differing styles of popular instrumental genres represented by three composers of the early C18th. Handel and Telemann’s epistolary friendship often concerned their mutual love of gardens. In 1754 Handel sent Telemann a casket of the ‘best plants in all England’ according to the recipient’s wishes. Austral Harmony’s programme highlights […]
The Lyrebird Festival | “Dolcissimo” – Harp and Soprano
The Old Stables Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, AustraliaOne of the most beautiful of all musical words – “dolcissimo” (very sweet) – directs the player to savour the music like honey. Acclaimed baroque harpist Hannah Lane is joined by the stunning soprano Anna Fraser to explore the rich musical legacy of the great female singer/harpists of the Baroque period, in a morning concert […]
The Lyrebird Festival | Baroque Bliss
The Old Stables Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, AustraliaA sunset performance of spectacular, divine music for strings and harp from the Baroque, with a special guest appearance from soprano Anna Fraser. Performers: Simone Slattery | Natalia Harvey | Nicole Forsyth | Anthony Albrecht | Hannah Lane | Anna Fraser Concert Program: Treasures from the 17th and 18th centuries. Picforth - In Nomine Biber […]
The Lyrebird Festival | Eric Avery
The Old Stables Megalong Road - opposite the Tea Rooms, Megalong Valley, New South Wales, AustraliaEric Avery, Kabi Marrawuy Mumbulla, is a violinist, vocalist dancer and composer from the Ngiyampaa, Yuin and Gumbangirr people of NSW. He works with his family’s custodial songs and his haunting compositions often feature him singing while playing violin, predominantly in the Ngiyampaa language. Quickly gaining an international reputation, Eric has appeared alongside and in […]
Austral Harmony | Shimmering Pearls
Glebe Town Hall 160 St Johns Road, Glebe, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaGLEBE MUSIC FESTIVAL A programme of intimate chamber music arranged from Cantatas by two of the Baroque era’s most celebrated composers - J S Bach and Telemann. Vocal lines are substituted by the recorder, oboe, oboe d’amore and cello, with each instrument displaying poignant and sparkling obbligato roles. ARTISTS AUSTRAL HARMONY: Mikaela Oberg - recorder; […]