Mozart composed a set of 6 String Quartets, dedicated to his mentor, Josef Haydn, in 1782-85, the second of which is the only one in a minor key and which Australia’s own Acacia Quartet skilfully pairs with a contemporary work by young Australian composer Alice Chance and Dvorak’s famous “American” Quartet in F Op.96 on their latest of 10 CDs
Back in the 60’s you could purchase a few hundred grams of rare Mt Canobolas Ozone “Canned under supervision on the summit of Mt Canobolas during Cherry Blossom to capture the sparkle and freshness of Orange air”. I came across this small wonder in the Orange Regional Museum where a trio of local musicians moved through the space presenting a
I spent the weekend rediscovering the NSW city of Orange, enjoying bushwalking in Mt Canobolas’ sub-alpine forests, tasting plates in local wineries, fine accomodation with fresh figs from the farm’s orchard, and quiet wanderings through the town’s stunningly autumnal parks and gardens. This is a regional centre that, according to Carmen Nieves-Byrnes (Managing Director of the inaugural Orange Chamber Music
Orange Chamber Music Festival: Gala Melbourne Digital Concert Hall from Orange, NSW, April 8, 2021 Joy and expectation were in the air at the Opening Gala of the Orange Chamber Music Festival in the central west of NSW. Introductory speakers and live audience alike were visibly keen to be part of the inaugural festival, delayed a year by the pandemic.
The Orange Chamber Music Festival (OCMF) is a not for profit organisation created by professional musicians with residence in Orange. OCMF is supported by local organisations and businesses as a cultural and tourism initiative that provides a performance platform for established and upcoming artists and ensembles, as well as inviting artists of domestic and international regard. 2021 is the festival’s
Acacia Quartet approach music with humility and an invitation to the listener to engage. This is a great quality in a quartet. Long may it reign and have more of this brave programming and wonderful performance.
Shines in this contemporary Australian music. Never a dull moment, my attention was riveted at all times. To be congratulated on a most engaging concert.
This debut album of the up-and-coming saxophonist, Nick Russoniello, accompanied by the Acacia Quartet, has something for everyone, especially classical, jazz and ragtime music.
Acacia Quartet performing works from their CD with Jane Sheldon ‘North+South’ were joined by two works by Lyle Chan. A perfect way to finish the week. Jane’s beautiful voice sang through a range of traditional, arranged, and new works, that washed the stress of the week away. Read our review of their CD North+South. These songs were interluded by the
North + South is an eclectic collection of ten folk songs covering the Northern and Southern hemispheres of the globe. So we have Australian, English and Irish folksongs and some interesting arrangements by Benjamin Britain and avant garde composer Luciano Berio. Classic folksongs such as ‘I Wonder as I Wander’ are mixed with The Dying Stockman and the Plains of
The recently released Blue Silence with the Acacia Quartet performing the complete works for string quartet by Elena Kats-Chernin is a wonderful blend of classical and jazz sounds. The double CD of short works with great titles like: Drinking Song, Russian Rag, Silver Eucalypt and Moody Tango… The launch was an entertaining and engaging night with the wonderful composer Lyle
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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American violinist Patrick Galvin and Australian pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, the legendary violinist Camilla Wicks, with the heartfelt program, ‘Dear Camilla’. The performance features a spoken epistolary narrative woven amongst the music, and includes works by Sibelius, Chopin, Chausson, Pärt, Greenhill, Higdon, and Beach. This project first emerged […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy. Puccini’s eternally popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score […]
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What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them to come, yet they came. She gave them every reason to turn back, even the threat of death. Shrouded in mystery, riddles were her last […]
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Eudlo Hall, 16-18 January 2026, Cello Dreaming presents its fourth Summer Concerts series, featuring three small hall concerts celebrating the expressive power, versatility, and beauty of the cello. Guest artists from across Australia and abroad perform alongside emerging musicians in a weekend of curated programming by a cellist for cello lovers, from folk and contemporary […]
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Get ready to experience Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger in Sydney - he will perform "Han" Sonatine (2022) and other works of Chen! Program Antonín Dvořák Sonatina in G major Op. 100 (1893) Le Chen Selections from twelve violin caprices (2020) I: nye 2018 II: logic of accent III: prayer for mama VII: the sentimental […]
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Get ready to experience Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger in Sydney - he will perform "Han" Sonatine (2022) and other works of Chen! Program Antonín Dvořák Sonatina in G major Op. 100 (1893) Le Chen Selections from twelve violin caprices (2020) I: nye 2018 II: logic of accent III: prayer for mama VII: the sentimental […]
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Get ready to experience Grammy nominated violinist Ned Kellenberger in Sydney - he will perform "Han" Sonatine (2022) and other works of Chen! Program Antonín Dvořák Sonatina in G major […]
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Eudlo Hall, 16-18 January 2026 Cello Dreaming presents its fourth Summer Concerts series, featuring three small hall concerts celebrating the expressive power, versatility, and beauty of the cello. Guest artists from across Australia and abroad perform alongside emerging musicians in a weekend of curated programming by a cellist for cello lovers, from folk and contemporary […]
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What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them to come, yet they came. She gave them every reason to turn back, even the threat of death. Shrouded in mystery, riddles were her last […]
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Eudlo Hall, 16-18 January 2026 Cello Dreaming presents its fourth Summer Concerts series, featuring three small hall concerts celebrating the expressive power, versatility, and beauty of the cello. Guest artists […]
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Violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, the legendary violinist Camilla Wicks, with the heartfelt program, ‘Dear Camilla’. The performance features a […]
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Join us for a lunchtime recital of choral music from around the world. Our first concert for 2026 features Gondwana Singers, a mixed choir of young people under the direction […]
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In the second concert of National Choral School 2026, you’ll hear the sounds of Gondwana Voices and Gondwana Chorale. We welcome esteemed Spanish conductor Basilio Astulez to direct Gondwana Voices […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
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An expressionist solo piano adventure. 'Nights I wander the world's city streets, looking for you and talking to you, my heart.' - Danaë Killian Forest Collective's star pianist Danaë Killian (The […]
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What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them […]
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Violinist Patrick Galvin and pianist Jennifer Hou honour the profound influence of Galvin’s former teacher, the legendary violinist Camilla Wicks, with the heartfelt program, ‘Dear Camilla,’. The performance features a […]
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St James welcomes back one of our former organists, David Blunden, who is giving a concert on our Bicentennial Pipe Organ on Saturday 24th January at 3pm. David leads the […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
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What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them […]
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What is born at night and dies by dawn? What is hot as flame, yet gives no light? What is the ice that gives off fire? Turandot never asked them […]
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Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind? Cio-Cio-San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton is a man who sees only a […]
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The man that hath no music in himself, / Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, / Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; / The motions of […]
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Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house? I’ll lure them in with sweets to eat, a child is a witch’s favourite treat! Deep in the dark woods, […] |
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Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to join an a cappella choir? Are you moved by the choral works of William Byrd and Tomás Luis de Victoria? […]
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Breathe. Relax. Listen Experience the ultimate time out in this unique concert where relaxation meets live classical music. Bring your own mat and settle in for an hour of serene […]
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Breathe. Relax. Listen Experience the ultimate time out in this unique concert where relaxation meets live classical music. Bring your own mat and settle in for an hour of serene […]
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Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to join an a cappella choir? Are you moved by the choral works of William Byrd and Tomás Luis de Victoria? […]
$45 – $80
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The man that hath no music in himself, / Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, / Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; / The motions of […]
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BackStage Music's presents a retro-futurist hootenanny of experimental electronic music. Children of the Resistors is a kaleidoscopic showcase of Sydney’s most adventurous sound artists whose fiercely independent DIY spirit, and […]
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