a great violinist bows out
Gramophone magazine reports the death of Josef Suk ( 8.8.29 – 6.7.11), grandson of Josef Suk senior and great-grandson of Antonin Dvorak.
http://www.gramophone.co.uk/classical-music-news/josef-suk-has-died
Similar Posts
Picture Gallery: Dances Of Passion, The Song Company
The Song Company has wrapped up a successful tour of Dances of Passion, performing in Wollongong, Newcastle, Sydney and Canberra.
Pappano and La Stupenda
Antonio Pappano, the present Music Director of the Royal Opera at Covent Garden worked closely with Dame Joan Sutherland during his early career as a prompt. Though born in Britain, his Italian parentage gave him a special advantage with singers: Peter Wilson writes from Europe for The Australian: Click here to read.
Why Sing Jessye’s Songs? Julia Wee Explains
Soprano Julia Wee, pianist Lucas Allerton and guest soprano Pamela Andrews present Songs Jessye’s Sung,a landmark recital this weekend, which celebrates four decades of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and showcases the songs of the incomparable Jessye Norman. Julia share some of her insights as she prepares for her recital: “Jessye Norman burst onto the…
New Vocal Consort Castalia Aims To Inspire
Sydney has a new vocal ensemble Castalia, which makes its debut this weekend.
