Review: Rossini Stabat Mater (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Thrilling choral theatrics abound when the church goes to the opera.
May 7, 2017
Brett Weymark on setting sail with Ralph Vaughan Williams
The conductor explains why A Sea Symphony launches his soul on a passage to choral heaven. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2016
The Convoluted History of Haydn’s Greatest Creation
The Rite of Spring may have caused a riot, but this oratorio needed the police to keep the audience in order. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 9, 2016
Review: King Arthur (Brisbane Baroque)
Miriam Margolyes rules the waves as Brisbane defrosts Purcell’s genius. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 12, 2016
Growing up with Mozart
How a childhood obsession with Mozart and his Requiem still speaks to me today. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 23, 2016
Research proves choral singing boosts well-being
UK study finds that choristers feel warmer about their teams than footballers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 15, 2016
Review: Messiah (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Handel with heft turns a concert into an occasion.
December 3, 2015
Review: Review: To Be Sung On Water (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
★★★★☆ Weymark’s aquatic programme comes with sought after harbour views. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 24, 2015
Review: Of Thee I Sing (Squabbalogic & Syd Phil Choirs)
★★★★½ Pulitzer Prize winning satire comes up smart and savvy. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 28, 2015
Review: Fauré Requiem (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Eclectic French programme makes for a sublimely reflective evening. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 11, 2015
Review: St. John Passion (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Dramatically astute interpretation of Bach’s almost-operatic masterpiece. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
April 1, 2015
Review: Belshazzar’s Feast (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
Sons may have been taken away for eunuchs, but audience had a ball. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 10, 2014
It’s 20 Questions time for conductor Brett Weymark
The Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Maestro reveals his secret pleasures and his sentimental side.
September 30, 2014