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Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Her Eyes (Castalia Vocal Consort)

In this adventurous concert exploring the experiences of Mary, mother of Christ, the singers give an expert performance, but the production values could be better.

December 13, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir (Andrew Kay and Desert Song Festival)

The precision, blend, fullness and intensity of the sound that this choir makes is utterly glorious.

December 12, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Samson (St George’s Cathedral Consort)

This presentation of a neglected masterpiece in an abridged version by Joseph Nolan proved welcome and accomplished, but it undercut the work’s complexity and didn't always do justice to Handel’s genius.

December 12, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Handel: Messiah (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)

Conducted by Brett Weymark, Handel's Messiah shines a fresh light after the dark months of the pandemic.

December 9, 2022
Classical Music, Stage, Vocal & Choral
features

Sarah Penicka-Smith’s new Christmas tradition: Slam Messiah

River City Voices' Artistic Director and Principal Conductor discusses the unique combination of slam poetry and Handel's oratorio.

December 6, 2022
Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Amanda Lee Falkenberg: The Moons Symphony (London Symphony Orchestra, London Voices, Marin Alsop)

An Australian composer offers a majestic evocation of moons near and far.

December 6, 2022
Chamber, Opera, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Médée (Pinchgut Opera)

This production of Charpentier’s Baroque opera is a marvel, thanks to meticulous research, top-notch performances and ingenious interpretation.

December 2, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
features

Sir Andrew Davis retouches Messiah for the 21st century

The jovial British conductor reveals a very personal relationship with Handel's masterpiece, as he prepares to conduct his arrangement with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

November 30, 2022
Vocal & Choral
CD and Other Review

Review: Mein Traum (Stéphane Degout, Pygmalion, Raphaël Pichon)

Powerful program and refulgent vocals make Mein Traum a dream of a disc.

November 30, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
news

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs announces 2023 season

Celebrating his 20th year as Artistic & Music Director, Brett Weymark has put together a program that focuses on voice, energy and joy, and features popular favourites along with new commissions by First Nations and Australian composers.

November 28, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Vocal & Choral
news

Composers for the 2022 ABC Commissioning Fund announced

The ABC has commissioned 15 composers from a diverse range of backgrounds to create a new work, with the opportunity of a studio recording and commercial digital release.

November 28, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

Thomas Wilson bids yuletide farewell to St Mary’s

After 13 years as Director of Music at St Mary's Cathedral, Thomas Wilson finishes up on Christmas Day. He discusses his career, his time at St Mary's and the Cathedral Choir's forthcoming Christmas concert.

November 28, 2022
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
news

The winner of the 2022 Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Award announced

Mezzo-soprano Fleuranne Brockway has received the $30,000 Bel Canto Award, alongside other prizes. The winner of the Sydney International Song Prize was announced at the same event.

November 23, 2022

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