🎶 Don’t miss out! Applications for the 2MBS music scholarships & Artist in Residence program close soon! 🎶 The Artist in Residence program offers $10K in support, including studio access & marketing. Open to NSW-based classical, contemporary, & jazz ensembles. Plus, the Stefan Kruger Classical & Ken Weatherley Jazz Scholarships valued between$10K and $13K are available for gifted musicians under 30! Apply by Nov 30. Details at https://www.2mbsfinemusicsydney.com/scholarshipsandair/ 🎧 #2mbs
🎶 Discover the finalists for the 2024 Young Virtuoso Award! These talented classical instrumentalists under 25 and classical singers under 30 will showcase their skills at the state finals on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 🌟 They will also participate in the National Fine Music Network Young Virtuoso Award Finals on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Joseph Post Auditorium, Sydney Conservatorium. Click here to discover all the finalists! https://shorturl.at/QjowO
⏰ Don’t miss out! Applications for the 2MBS Young Virtuoso Award close on Mon 30 September! If you're an Australian classical musician or singer aged under 25 or 30, this is your chance to shine. 🎶 Apply now for a chance to win amazing prizes like a $3,000 cash award, a performance with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra, a feature interview in Limelight Magazine, and more! Check out the details here: https://t.ly/AwcDF 🎉
Class Act
Don't miss this Saturday, Class Act with Stephen Gard. Class Act showcases young local musicians. Whether you’re a classical aficionado or just like to unwind, check out these young musicians in their approach to excellence. Find out more: https://shorturl.at/Htc5Q
Applications close on 30 September for our 2MBS Young Virtuoso Award which is open to Australian classical musicians and singers under 25 and 30. Apply now to receive substantial prizes and invaluable career-boosting opportunities including a $3,000 cash prize, a performance with the North Sydney Symphony Orchestra, a feature interview in Limelight Magazine, and more. Find out more at https://t.ly/AwcDF
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.
BOOK NOW https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/pianoplace
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 première of Ross Edwards’ “Vespers for Mother Earth”, 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 world’s 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 première of Ross Edwards’ “Vespers for Mother Earth”, 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
