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Chamber, Classical Music
Live Review

Review: Verdi Requiem (Ensemble Apex)

Under the heroic musical direction of Sam Weller, this unveiling of the cathedral-like Dangrove Art Storage Facility in Alexandria was a Verdi spectacular in every sense of the word.

October 30, 2022
Classical Music, Festivals, Orchestral
features

Newsworthy: November 2022

A round-up of our recent news reports.

October 24, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Australian Conducting Academy announces 2023-2024 participants

The five emerging conductors will be awarded a $30,000 stipend each and opportunities at the podium in front of Australia's six state orchestras across the two-year program.

October 7, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

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.

September 15, 2022
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Orchestrating Change: What can orchestras do to attract a broader, younger audience?

Orchestras need to get with the times if they are to attract a younger, broader demographic. We look at the challenges they face and some of the initiatives that are bearing fruit.

August 22, 2022
Books, Classical Music, Dance, Film, Theatre
news

Introducing the September 2022 issue of Limelight

This month's features explore Melbourne Opera's Bendigo Ring Cycle, the challenge for orchestras to attract younger audiences, the new physical theatre production Holding Achilles, and an interview with choral superstar Eric Whitacre.

August 12, 2022
Chamber, Classical Music
features

World Premiere: Ben Robinson’s Propulsive Instability

Postponed three years because of COVID, Ben Robinson's 'new-old' work is about to be given its world premiere by Ensemble Apex.

December 10, 2021
Supported by City of Sydney

Review: Resurrection (Ensemble Apex)

Standing room only for young band's live rebirth.

February 15, 2021
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Large (Ensemble Apex)

Sam Weller and his Ensemble Apex musicians sure know how to put on a show.

December 9, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Medium (Ensemble Apex)

A night at the museum takes us to the moon.

September 2, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Ensemble Apex announces its 2019 season

The Sydney ensemble's fourth year will see it perform music by composers from Mahler to Varèse, in concerts small, medium and large.

February 1, 2019
Classical Music, Dance, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: The Miraculous Mandarin (Ensemble Apex)

One of Sydney's most exciting young orchestras, Ensemble Apex brings a party atmosphere to Sydney's Lower Town Hall.

August 17, 2018
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Ensemble Apex unveils its 2018 season

The orchestra turns two with an inventive, collaborative new season, featuring special guests including Anna Da Silva Chen and Umberto Clerici.

December 18, 2017

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