The Mastery and Mystery of Bach
Mad about Bach? In this feature from The Independent, leading soloists like Steven Isserlis and Alina Ibragimova give their insights into the enduring and universal appeal of his music.
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Robertissimo – Double Album Commemorates Roberto Alagna’s Debut Australian Tour
Roberto Alagna is coming to Sydney, and to commemorate his Australian debut next month, Deutsche Grammophon is releasing a special Australian Tour Edition of Robertissimo a 2-CD album which features Alagna at his magnetic best. The recording includes arias by Verdi, Donizetti, Massenet and Puccini as well as some lighter works from Abbalati, México and Shostakovich. Recorded in…
Glebe Music Festival 2025
The 36th annual Glebe Music Festival runs through November at various locations in Glebe, Sydney and featuring a variety of genres from chamber music to jazz, music theatre, solo instruments and voices.
Pinchgut Streams Splendour of Venice
A fabulous concert from Pinchgut Opera, Splendour of Venice is available to watch online. Scheduled for live performance last weekend, the concert was recorded in 2019 and is conducted from the chamber organ by Pinchgut’s Artistic Director Erin Helyard. Splendour of Venice features a vocal ensemble of 9 with 8 instrumentalists performing Renaissance gems by…
Otello Picture Gallery
Scroll down to see all eight images from Opera Australia’s current production of Verdi’s Otello. Read our review of Otello Images by Branco Gaica, courtesy Opera Australia.
