Beginning a mini-tour in Sydney and the Southern Highlands, Bach Akademie Australia present a wonderful tribute to the extraordinary era of Collegium Musicum. Based in Leipzig, this German tradition appears to have begun in the 16th century as an opportunity …
After an absence of more than a decade the welcome to Daniel Hope and accompanying emerging pianist Marie-Sophie Hauzel was robust and enthusiastic. Hope’s sobriquet is a ‘virtuosic fiddle player’ with a slick stage presence and artistry, noted for pushing …
This morning, Sydney Performing Arts supporters woke to sad news. The Board of The Song Company announced it has resolved to appoint a liquidator, bringing to a close 42 years of …
Ian Stenlake, one of Australia’s most popular performers (and local resident!), will star in the Sydney premiere of Uked! – The first play-along ukulele musical, at Bondi Beach from 18 June.
Presented by the Bondi Theatre Company from June 18-28, …
Above : Maestro Mark Russell Smith conducting the Greater Twin Cities Youth Orchestra
The Music Masters Concert Series will present A Musical Voyage, a free concert at the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall on Monday 29 June 2026, bringing …
Above: William Barton performs his composition ‘Journey to the Edge of the Horizon’ with members of SSO’s wind, brass and string sections. Featured image: Barton demonstrates the variety of sounds possible from his instrument, captivating the large City Recital Hall …
Above : Barney McAll… Photo credit Anthony Browell
The seventh all-day Sydney Con Jazz Festival was held at the Conservatorium on Sunday May 31, 2026, featuring 140 artists in 26 concerts. Once again, as I’ve done in previous years, I …
Above : Australian jazz singer Hetty Kate
The Australian singer Hetty Kate lives in Paris, and performs regularly in a number of European countries, returning to Australia from time to time for various gigs around the country. I heard her …
Above image: Peter Locke
From the first note at The Lounge on May 21 last, I was struck by the glorious sound of the venue’s grand piano, as it was played by the talented Peter Locke. This confirmed in one …
Collegium Musicum : The new concert by Bach Akademie Australia. Artistic Director Madeleine Easton
An atmosphere of musical and scientific enlightenment.
In 1702 in Leipzig, Bach’s great friend and colleague Telemann recognised the need for an environment in which his …