Review: Porgy and Bess (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Powerful and emotional experience, with fabulous singing, despite amplification problems.
November 27, 2016
Sublime songs and low ballads for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Vaughan Williams at his earthiest, and masterpieces by Bach, Elgar and Mendelssohn are on the bill for 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 12, 2016
Review: A Sea Symphony (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
★★★★☆ Brett Weymark’s foam-flecked Vaughan Williams conquers the high seas. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 23, 2016
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
Review: Haydn’s Creation (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
All God's creatures spring to life in Suzuki's thoughtful hands.
May 12, 2016
Leo Schofield launches Sydney Sings
Jessye Norman, live shower songs and a 600-voice Carmina Burana to star in new NSW festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 9, 2016
Review: Wonderful Town (Sydney Philharmonia Choirs)
★★★½☆ Warm and witty paean to smarts, arts and life in the Big Apple. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
May 8, 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: Review: Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis (SSO)
★★★★½ Robertson’s ‘from the heart’ Mass returns to the heart indeed. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 15, 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