Review: War and Peace (Canberra Symphony Orchestra)
Making his debut with the CSO, young conductor Sam Weller made an indelible stamp with a performance to be treasured.
Making his debut with the CSO, young conductor Sam Weller made an indelible stamp with a performance to be treasured.
With a program boasting Beethoven, Scriabin, Rimsky-Korsakov and five world premieres from Australian composers, Chief Conductor Jessica Cottis and the CSO paint a colourful portrait in their 2023 season Chroma.
This sold-out concert perfectly captured the vibrancy of the Australian landscape and featured the world premiere of Emergence by composer Deborah Cheetham.
Hearing Handel's magnificent oratorio performed in mid-winter, rather than in the heat of an Australian Christmas, added to the magic.
It is vital the classical music world embraces new music by First Nations artists, so we learn to respect and understand their music and culture.
Ukrainian bandura player and vocalist Larissa Kovalchuk discusses her training in Kyiv, the constant pressure from Russia, the horrors of the war, and taking part in a fundraising concert in Canberra.
Benjamin Bayl leads Canberra Symphony Orchestra through a beautiful selection of baroque, and baroque-inspired, masterpieces.
Canberra Symphony Orchestra's Chamber Ensemble looks to the stars in their first performance of 2022.
The Adelaide based composer talks about his new piece for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra exploring the night sky, astronomy and all things celestial.
Sainsbury writes about how composing, for him, is work, art, cultural expression, and often an expression of play and fun within those.
What have our orchestras and choirs programmed this year?
The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.
Jessica Cottis's second season at the helm of CSO features international guests as well as 20 Australian compositions.