Between July and October 1944, untold numbers of musicians and artists perished in the camps of Terezin and Auschwitz. Amongst the many atrocities of WWII, this period arguably represents one of the greatest artistic losses to humanity. In bringing their music back to life, this recital tells the story of…

Long before the piano took its central place in the production of art songs, singers performed with the support of basso continuo: a bass instrument combined with a keyboard instrument that could fill out the harmony. Named a solo madrigal, or an ‘air de cour’, or simply a song or…

Best known for her original rendition of Kats-Chernin’s Eliza Aria, Jane has developed an international reputation for specialised contemporary opera and art music. On this occasion, Jane comes to Canberra performing songs from her upcoming album, part of a growing body of work based on the poetry of Rainer Maria…