Bach versus Handel proves a splendid contest
Bach and Handel went head-to-head as SCUNA turned a Sunday afternoon concert at University House into a musical contest, with plenty of reasons to smile, reviews ALANNA MACLEAN.
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The wait is over as legendary Australian rock group Powderfinger unveils the schedule for its much-hyped national reunion tour.
Singer Kate Ceberano is in the middle of her Australian Made Encore Tour, a 30-date national run that is concluding right after her 60th birthday.
MICHAEL WILSON reviews London-based artists, Alice Zawadzki (voice) and Fred Thomas, (piano)'s performance through songs of the undisputed master of the lieder genre, Franz Schubert for the 50th anniversary of Art Song Canberra.
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Folk, jazz and mischief make an unusual mix
It was almost impossible to say into what genre Za Górami should be placed for the concert performed by the trio from London - Alice Zawadzki, Fred Thomas and Misha Mullov-Abbado, reviews arts editor HELEN MUSA.
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Going out with a bash: remote music festival calls time
Rising costs, wild weather and complex logistics have spelled the end of an outback music festival, which had become an annual pilgrimage for many Australians.
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Young pianist Neeman plays his way to finals
In a new experience for ArtSound FM, the four finalists in its ACT Young Virtuoso Awards held last Sunday were all young males under 15 and all pianists, writes arts editor HELEN MUSA.
"There was some very competent singing on display, including renditions of some of the canon’s most daunting arias and ensembles." MICHAEL WILSON reviews The Heroines, a performance by National Opera.
HELN MUSA reviews Trauerode, a performance by the Canberra Bach Ensemble.
"They displayed amazing dexterity when they crossed hands (often with themselves, but also with each other)." DAVID WHITBREAD reviews Magic, Spells, and Other Worlds, a piano performance by Ivan Horvatic and Andrew Rumsey.
From Rose Tattoo and Mad Max to politics and controversy, Angry Anderson was never an uncomplicated figure. CHARLOTTE MARKOWITSCH examines the legacy of Australia's rock 'n' roll outlaw.
Art Song Canberra will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special recital of Schubert Lieder, presented in partnership with The Street Theatre, featuring London-based musicians Fred Thomas and Alice Zawadzki.
British pop legend Rod Stewart has announced his retirement, revealing he will walk away from performing after six decades following one final tour.
"This is a fine group of singers, skilfully and enthusiastically led, exploring and pushing the boundaries of Australian music." GRAHAM McDONALD reviews a performance by The Australian Voices.
DAVID WHITBREAD reviews Wanderlust: Music to Take You There and Back Again, a performance by the Canberra Choral Society.
MICHAEL WILSON reviews Cloudburst, a performance by the choral group Coro, conducted by Roland Peelman.
"The rapturous applause from a capacity audience in Snow Concert Hall hailed the Sydney Symphony Orchestra with well-deserved praise," writes reviewer DAVID WHITBREAD.
Irish rock band U2 are promoting their upcoming album Carnaval de Luz with a return to the school where the group formed 50 years ago.
In a stunning coup for Canberra’s Snow Concert Hall, artistic director Ana de la Vega has announced that superstar Korean soprano Sumi Jo will headline the venue’s fifth International Series in 2027, reports arts editor HELEN MUSA.
