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Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
features

The Idea of North opens a new chapter

The vocal ensemble has gone through a number of changes recently, and its latest program, Harmonic Histrionic, is like nothing the group has done before.

June 21, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Concertos on Fire (City Recital Hall)

Violinist Sonja Schebeck breathes fire into this spectacular double bill.

June 8, 2019
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
news

City Recital Hall CEO calls out homophobia in open letter

Elaine Chia has been inundated with messages of support after penning an open letter in response to negative comments about City Recital Hall’s co-presentation with Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite.

February 12, 2019
Classical Music
news

City Recital Hall announces its 2019 season

Renowned British choir The Sixteen come to Sydney in City Recital Hall’s 20th anniversary year.

November 9, 2018
Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Extended Play (City Recital Hall)

Not so much a new music tasting plate as a sumptuous multi-course banquet.

August 27, 2018
Classical Music
features

Extended Play: a new music perfect storm

Part marathon, part tasting plate, part John Cage’s Musicircus, Lyle Chan’s 12-hour festival will see Australia’s most innovative music-makers converge on City Recital Hall.

August 2, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
Live Review

Review: Songs of Belonging (Deborah Cheetham)

A truly rich evening of song from one of Australia's most cherished sopranos and storytellers.

May 13, 2018
Classical Music
news

Semi-Finalists announced for 2018 ABC Young Performers Awards

The 12 musicians will go on to perform at City Recital Hall in July, competing for a chance to perform in the Finals with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

April 24, 2018
Classical Music, Theatre
features

East West Street: singing a song of good and evil

Philippe Sands, author of East West Street, talks about turning his book on crimes against humanity into a performance that explores the solace music provides.

January 16, 2018
Classical Music, Theatre
news

City Recital Hall announces its 2018 season

Australian music, Ross Edwards celebrates a milestone birthday, and a new music micro festival in CRH’s 2018. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

November 8, 2017
Classical Music
features

Elena Kats-Chernin: Wild Swan

Partying in a dorm in the Soviet Union meant singing chorales. So how will the much-loved composer celebrate her ‘second 30th’?

October 24, 2017
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Omega Ensemble unveils its 2018 season

Chamber favourites and Australian premieres adorn a programme that features new collaborations and old friends. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

September 7, 2017
Classical Music, Instrumental
features

Imogen Cooper on dear musical friends and chamber lovefests

For the English pianist soon to tour Australia, Schubert is like wine – he gets better and better with age. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

August 1, 2017

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