Daniel Hope on his “Musical Grandfather”
Ahead of his Australian performance with the Zurich Chamber Orchestra, the violinist talks about learning at the feet of Yehudi Menuhin and pranking Rostropovich.
August 21, 2018
Review: István Várdai (Utzon Music Series)
Grace and some spicy paprika from an exciting young Hungarian cellist.
July 23, 2018
Review: Moye Chen (Utzon Music Series)
An eclectic mix of material from an exciting young talent.
May 7, 2018
Review: James Ehnes (Utzon Series, Sydney Opera House)
Nuanced Bach with strength and elegance from the Canadian violin virtuoso.
April 9, 2018
Utzon Music Series’ 2018 programme unveiled
Violinist Daniel Hope and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra headline a season featuring diverse offerings from at home and abroad.
November 23, 2017
Review: Natalie Clein (Utzon Music Series)
English star cellist gets Bach to the basics.
October 16, 2017
Review: Karen Gomyo (Utzon Music Series)
Stunning artistry and fireworks from a young violin queen.
August 6, 2017
Review: Mahan Esfahani (Utzon Music Series)
Harpsichord wizard delivers all that is expected, and plenty more.
May 1, 2017
Review: Calder Quartet (Utzon Room Series)
Cutting edge Beethoven from La La Land foursome.
February 26, 2017
Kirkby, Esfahani and Abduraimov head Utzon Series 2017
The intimate Sydney Opera House chamber music series turns 10 with a host of intriguing projects. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
December 2, 2016
Review: Cédric Tiberghien (Utzon Series)
French piano star’s journey through the keys from C to B Minor.
November 14, 2016
Review: Freddy Kempf (Utzon Music Series)
Kempf’s stunning double bill mixes Tchaikovsky with Chopin and Rachmaninov.
October 11, 2016
Review: Wagner, His Contemporaries and Followers (Utzon Music Series)
★★★★½ A behind-the-scenes look at Wagner’s influence in words and music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 24, 2016