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Carmina Burana – musical perfection from Sydney Chamber Choir

Sydney Chamber Choir | Carmina Burana 22 March 2026, City Recital Hall, Sydney, NSW Sydney Chamber Choir’s Carmina Burana program was cleverly constructed, using the same instrumental forces in the first half, two pianos and percussion, before unleashing them fully in Orff’s great rhythmic blockbuster after the interval. It made musical and practical sense, and it allowed the audience to

Pepe Newton March 22, 2026

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs | Haydn’s Creation

Magnificent. Dynamic. Sublime. The Creation is an absolute tonic – invigorating music that’s been lifting spirits since 1798! According to Brett Weymark, it’s easily the best thing Haydn ever wrote and it’s a joy to sing. It’s also a joy to hear – music by a composer at the peak of his genius, bringing every fibre of his imagination to

[email protected] January 25, 2026

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Sydney Chamber Choir leaves audience spellbound

Sydney Chamber Choir | Mozart’s Reqiuem April 28, 2024, City Recital Hall, Sydney, NSW The question is often asked, ‘What marvellous music would we have heard from Mozart if he had lived to a ripe old age?’ Of course, there is clear evidence that he knew he was dying and it is no coincidence that, like Schubert after him, he

Tony Burke April 29, 2024

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This concert was DIVINE! AHE Heavenly Sopranos

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 violin, Karina Schmitz on viola, Anton Baba on cello, Pippa Macmillan on double bass, Simon

Heidi Hereth April 19, 2024

A review of Pinchgut’s Giasone from the perspective of an alternative rock chick

Warning: this is not a professional review lauding the technical aspects of the opera — rather an opinion piece from the viewpoint of an opera first timer. I recently had my opera cherry popped when I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Pinchgut Opera’s production of Giasone by Francesco Cavalli. All I can say is thank the

Heather Hammond December 11, 2013

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