Shamistha de Soysa is a Sydney-based arts writer, reviewer, pianist and choral singer whose work also appears in The Saturday Paper and Limelight Arts Travel. She sang with Sydney Philharmonia Symphony Chorus for 12 years and was a volunteer at Fine Music FM.
Australia's Madeleine Easton joins the Japanese great for a richly orchestrated concert of some of Bach's most beautiful and innovative music.
An uncommon occasion for budding opera singers to develop their chops in the baroque idiom.
Sam Allchurch talks about his love of choral music, his various plans for the Sydney Chamber Choir and its 50th-anniversary gala.
This life-and-times biography explores Melba as others saw her.
Greeted like a rock star for his Australian debut tour, South African cellist Abel Selacoe does not disappoint.
From the first note, countertenor Reginald Mobley has the audience spellbound, immersed in a sound world of the clearest crystal.
An outstanding reading of Fauré’s lucent masterpiece. The Sydney Chamber Choir has never sounded better.
Expertly performed by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, a concert of stirring music to gladden the heart.
Flautist Sally Walker deep dives the fascinating world of dolphins in a new work for the Canberra International Music Festival.
Erin Helyard takes us on a fantastic journey through Bach’s Baroque universe.
Insights and revelations abound in an essential read for opera lovers.
Limelight takes a look into the nuts and bolts of The Cage Project and the making of a mesmerising sonic and visual experience for Sydney Festival.
A nativity-themed program of sublime singing, complex harmonies and exemplary musicianship.
