Above: Joining the Ibid duo for a guest stream of consciousness spot was violinist from the ‘Quart-Ed’ quartet, Sarah Fei. Photo: Paul Nolan.
Last weekend’s double-duo gig at Marrickville’s slick, salubrious 21 Shepherd St venue’s Living Room Theatre offered a …
It was a good strong house of fans gathered at the Neilson, ACO on the Pier for the final Australian Haydn Ensemble concert of the 2026 season. Sitting above the Harbour water in downtown Sydney, the purpose-built concert space is …
Above: Performing the loved Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor Op 85 in the grand final, and (featured) as winner of the 2026 ABC Young Performers Awards, cellist Charlotte Miles. Photos: Cassandra Hannagan.
This Melbourne Cup Day, the race worked …
Above image: Sandy Evans…
At the Paddington Uniting Church on Sat Oct 31, the 2026 women’s jazz festival was closed with a splendid concert given by three performing ensembles: a duo featuring singer Michelle Nicolle and double bassist Jonathan Zwartz; …
I confess to being able to recite biblical tracts verbatim as a younger man, even winning bars of chocolate for my efforts. So pieces from books 1 Kings and 2 Kings and psalms hold a fond memory. Elijah is an …
Cantos Sagrados
Sunday, 8 November | 3pm
St Finbar’s Church, Glenbrook
Saturday 14 November | 5pm
St James’ Church, King Street, Sydney
Sam Allchurch | Conductor
Sydney Chamber Choir
David Greco | Baritone
Thomas Wilson | Organ
This concert brings …
Above image: Simone Young, courtesy of the SSO…
In August 2026, I attended what was described as an “open rehearsal” in the concert hall of the SOH, where the conductor Nicholas Ellis spent an hour rehearsing certain sections of Shostakovich’s …
The atmosphere was charged within the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall as fans of the genre, kitted out in cosplay costumes and t-shirts revelled in the percolating atmosphere. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra filled the stage as we waited for the …
World renowned bass baritone classical singer Bryn Terfel has returned to the Australian stage with a sold out Sydney Opera House Concert Hall. Starting his career a little later than many singers, Terfel made his debut in his mid 20’s, …
Tonight the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra proved what a classical powerhouse they are. Known for their vibrant and dynamic performances, they breath 21st century life into centuries-old music on instruments just as the composers intended for their masterpieces. This evening at …