Every Friday in July, Piano+Place presents celebrated Australian musicians as they explore through the beauty of the piano, historic Sydney spaces. Curated by Jim Moginie from Midnight Oil, hear new songs and familiar favourites from Chris Abrahams of The Necks, renowned pianist Sophie Hutchings and award David Bridie from Not Drowning, Waving. One night only.
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Join The Song Company in its 40th Anniversary celebrations.
The gala performance begins with music written for the ensemble over the last 40 years by luminaries of Australian composition, including Nigel Butterley, Elena Kats-Chernin and the next generation of composers represented by Sonya Holowell, Alice Chance and Angus Davison.
After interval, witness the premiĂšre of Ross Edwardsâ âVespers for Mother Earthâ, a profound contemplation on the ecological crisis facing our world. The Song Company is joined by members of Ensemble Offspring, guest instrumentalists and Guest Director Roland Peelman.
When: Sunday 23 June at 3pm
Where: City Recital Hall
https://cityrecital.ink/VFME40
Experience the musical highlight of the year! Maxim Vengerov, the worldâs greatest violinist, returns to Australia to celebrate his 50th birthday. Joined by brilliant pianist Polina Osetinskaya, they will perform a demanding programme featuring works by Franck, Prokofiev, and Ravel, plus numerous encores.
Book your tickets now for the one-time-only recital at:
https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/classical-music/maxim-vengerov-recital
Sat 10 August at Sydney Opera House
Maxim Vengerov Official
Join The Song Company in its 40th Anniversary celebrations.
The gala performance begins with music written for the ensemble over the last 40 years by luminaries of Australian composition, including Nigel Butterley, Elena Kats-Chernin and the next generation of composers represented by Sonya Holowell, Alice Chance and Angus Davison.
After interval, witness the premiĂšre of Ross Edwardsâ âVespers for Mother Earthâ, a profound contemplation on the ecological crisis facing our world. The Song Company is joined by members of Ensemble Offspring, guest instrumentalists and Guest Director Roland Peelman.
When: Sunday 23 June at 3pm
Where: City Recital Hall
https://cityrecital.ink/VFME40
Piano+ presents Out West Piano Fest
Out West Piano Fest, presented by Piano+, returns to Blackdown Farm in Bathurst from 25 to 27 October for a weekend of world-class piano, food and wines.
Experience five themed concerts inclusive of gourmet dining. Music Director Konstantin Shamray, along with Australian pianists Lee Dionne, Vatche Jambazian and Grace Kim will perform works by Mendelssohn, Stravinsky, Chopin, Liszt, Bach, Schumann, Mussorgsky and Prokofiev in a program inspired by nature.
Early Bird Packages on sale now!
When: 25-27 October
Where: Blackdown Farm, Bathurst
Bookings: https://bit.ly/4bykrMw
Be captivated as Pinchgut Opera presents passion-filled drama and enchanting music with Henry Purcellâs masterpiece, Dido and Aeneas. Ancient legend meets contemporary creativity as Australia's brightest talents join forces for a fresh take on this beloved work, including a new prologue by award-winning writer and actor Kate Mulvany OAM.
30 May to 3 Jun - City Recital Hall, Sydney.
Tickets from $55. Book Now!
Renowned soprano Jane Sheldon marks her debut with The Song Company in a compelling program that echoes the rhythms of the desert.
Music by Rebecca Saunders and Michael Whiticker capture the unforgiving beauty of the dry season while works by Hildegard of Bingen, Carlo Gesualdo and a new work by Sheldon interpret the lush abundance ushered in by the rains.
Join Australia's foremost vocal ensemble in this captivating journey inspired by one of nature's most transformational miracles.
Tour runs from Friday 1 to Sunday 10 March in Newcastle, Wollongong, Orange, Chatswood and Sydney Opera House
Book at https://the.song.company/superbloom
Join Sydney Philharmonia Choirs virtuoso Chamber Singers and a star cast of soloists when they fill the Sydney Opera House with JS Bach's magnificent Christmas Oratorio.
The Christmas Oratorio is easily one of the most inspired musical enactments of the Nativity. For this concert, conductor Brett Weymark has chosen the first three parts, from the exultant opening to the tender scenes in the stable and the festive arrival of the shepherds.
One matinee concert only. Book today!
When: Saturday 16 December at 2pm
Where: Sydney Opera House Concert Hall
Tickets: from $45. Concessions available
Bookings: https://bit.ly/SPCBach23
Book right now for Sydney Philharmonia Choirs' Carols at the House shows! Hear the 600-voice Christmas Choir fill the Sydney Opera House with joyous seasonal music and favourite sing-along carols.
Enjoy highlights from Handelâs Messiah, Tchaikovskyâs Nutcracker suite, Irving Berlinâs White Christmas.... and much more. See star soprano Julie Lea Goodwin, and stage icon John Bell with some inspiring readings.
When: Friday 15 and Saturday 16 December at 8pm
Where: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall
Book now for the best available seats.
https://bit.ly/SPCCarols23
Join Orava Quartet and Aleksandra Ćwigut for their Australian tour with a program of Chopin, Penderecki and Kilar. Performing in Sydney on 11th November at The Sydney Town Hall.
Presented by Friends of Chopin Australia, this tour commemorates the tour in Australian of Polish pianist and statesman Ignacy Jan Paderewski in 1904, nearly 120 years ago.
See them on Saturday 11 November at 12pm, at Sydney Town Hall. Tickets start from just $40, available at: https://embed.prod.simpletix.com/7df2f3d2-3536-40b1-ada1-e537d70b576a/144820
Live at Darlo: Bandaluziaâs Flamenco Fire
Experience a night of unforgettable passion with Australiaâs leading flamenco ensemble Bandaluzia. Set in the intimate 200seat Eternity theatre, you'll be immersed in the sultry rhythms, evocative dance and stirring melodies of Flamenco with a bonus Piazzolla twist.
Don't miss this bold and elegant art form passed down from generation to generation since the fifteenth century.
When: Thursday 19 October 6pm and 8pm
Where: Eternity Playhouse, Darlinghurst
www.darlinghursttheatre.com/liveatdarlo
Join The Song Company for their third and final program this year, celebrating legendary Renaissance composer William Byrd in his 400th anniversary of his death.
Songs From a Strange Land tells a cappella stories of everlasting themes of longing, inspiration and love through works by Byrd himself, David Lang, Paul Stanhope, Joseph Twist and others.
Led by Guest Director and former Tallis Scholars tenor Christopher Watson.
Join The Song Company from 7-22 October in Wollongong, Sydney, Newcastle, Hobart and Melbourne.
Tickets start at $29
https://the.song.company/songs-from-a-strange-land
Book now!
Pinchgut Opera presents two tiny operas that are small miracles of sparkling beauty, originally written for King Louis XIV by the great French composer, Marc-Antoine Charpentier, and directed by Erin Helyard. Just like a glass of vintage French champagne ... perfectly balanced, elegant and unforgettable.
When: 9 & 10 September
Where: City Recital Hall
Bookings: pinchgutopera.com.au
Our June Edition of the 2MBS Fine Music Magazine is now available to enjoy over at www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com.
This issue focuses on Australian composer Ross Edwards, Balmain venue the Jazz Salon, Reniassance man E.T.A. Hoffman, British composer Herbert Howells, sax man Adrian Cunningham, the Orange Winter Jazz Fest, and more. As well, there's the regular round up of theatre reviews, CD reviews and a full program guide of what's airing throughout June.
It's May! Our new 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Magazine is full of interesting articles, reviews, interviews and a full program guide. It's now available on our website for your reading enjoyment at
https://www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/magazine/
Transmitter Appeal Message from our Vice-Regal Patron Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales
Don't miss Elsen Price on Tuesday Breakfast with Julie Simonds
