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Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera
Live Review

Review: Simone Young Conducts Beethoven’s Fidelio (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Superb performances by two last-minute jump-ins, their fellow cast members, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs and the SSO under Simone Young make the most of Beethoven’s troubled piece.

November 25, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Live at Yours launches its 2023 concert series 

The Great Synagogue will host a stellar lineup including the Australian Guitar Quartet, Umberto Clerici, Stefanie Farrands, Alexander Gavrylyuk, Andrew Haveron, James Morrison and Gumaroy Newman.

October 11, 2022
Opera
news

Jeremy Boulton wins the 2022 IFAC Handa Australian Singing Competition

The young baritone takes home the $30,000 Marianne Mathy Scholarship, an opportunity to audition for the Lyric Opera in Chicago, and the inaugural Nicole Car Prize.

October 4, 2022
Classical Music, Instrumental, Orchestral
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra announces its 2023 season

Simone Young discusses the highlights of her second “theatrical” year as the SSO’s Chief Conductor, including several works she will conduct for the first time in her celebrated career.

September 21, 2022
Classical Music, Dance, Orchestral
news

Adelaide Festival announces its 2023 centrepiece

Christian Spuck's staging of Verdi's Messa da Requiem, featuring Ballett Zürich and Australian performers, will have an exclusive season in Adelaide.

August 17, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Jazz, Orchestral
news

Live at Yours launches its 2022 season

The intimate, Sydney-wide concert series features some of Australia's most beloved artists in wonderful settings throughout metropolitan Sydney.

November 26, 2021
Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Virtuosic Flute & Harp Duo (Live at Yours)

Emily Granger and Joshua Batty headline a delightful evening of art, wine, conversation and music at the Ken Done Gallery.

April 1, 2021
Classical Music, Opera, Vocal & Choral
features

Australian soprano ready to perform at yours

Eleanor Lyons and her conductor/pianist husband Vladimir Fanshil have formed LIVEATYOURS, a new project offering “micro-concerts” in people’s homes, which launches tonight.

June 17, 2020
Classical Music, Vocal & Choral
Live Review

Review: Mahler’s Klagende Lied (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

Simone Young proves a masterful storyteller in Mahler’s epic fairy tale cantata.

December 5, 2019
Classical Music
news

2018 Lady Fairfax New York Scholarship winner announced

Mezzo-soprano Xenia Puskarz Thomas will use the prize worth $43,000 to study in New York.

October 24, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
news

Eleanor Lyons wins Obraztsova Competition

Australian soprano awarded top prize in one of the world’s most prestigious singing competitions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in

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