Performance Art
J S Bach – Unleashing Music Reviving the Spirit and Soul
I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well* Johann Sebastian Bach and his sons During the eighteenth century in Europe marvelous music swept all before it as contemporary composers strove to produce works that exuded ‘noble simplicity and quiet greatness’, qualities that ‘enlightened’ men and women were seeking to [...]
Christmas Festival at Melbourne – A Journey in Nostalgia
The Melbourne city precinct from Federation Square to Bourke Street Mall has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland. From the precinct of St Paul’s Cathedral where Christmas light projections reflect on the original Christmas journey to the Docklands packed with tourists from around the country and overseas there is plenty of meeting and greeting, eating and drinking going on.
War Horse – A Timeless Story of Courage Loyalty Love & Hope
War Horse is a new movie from DreamWorks Studios, a great journey, a timeless story of loyalty, courage, love and hope whose impact will be felt for a long time
Vivaldi’s Griselda – Pinchgut Opera, a Decade of Excellence
Pinchgut Opera in only ten short years of innovative and outstanding productions, have become a classic opera company in the fullest sense of the word, of the first or highest quality, class, or rank. This piece will be sure to be joyous. It is an outstanding work and represents the culmination of Vivaldi’s opera writing career. You will just have to be there!
Trio of Boutique Style Museums – At Sydney, Paris and London
My favourite trio of boutique style small museums offer a unique experience to the visitor. All are in amazing locations with collections that cover epochs of history from antiquity to the nineteenth century in Europe. The advantage of this type of Museum is you can get up close and personal with very classy collections. And, the bonus is they all offer a special view and perspective on, and of the art and history of man.
Sherlock – Shrewd, Sexy, Savvy and very definitely New Age
The filming of the second series of Sherlock has just been completed in England. Re-invented by Steven Moffat and Mark Gattis of Dr Who fame when traveling, most appropriately on a train, Holmes and Watson were resurrected as living, breathing, modern men just as they were originally. For fans of the shrewd, sexy savvy reincarnation of one of fiction’s most enduring characters this is the good news they have been waiting to hear.
Embrace the X Factor for Xmas – Sing the Song of Angels
From three to one X factor has gone global proving the message of Christmas is caring for each other in community and about sharing the love around through the magic of music
Alchemy – Magically Transmuting Baroque Music into Xmas Joy
Communicating ideas and feelings to someone else is made possible through the beauty of music. Festive music is meant to be cheerful, joyous and performed in a mood of celebration. Brisbane based ensemble Alchemy will celebrate Christmas 2011 by performing stunning pieces of Baroque style music, featuring the superb vocal athletics of soprano Shelli Hulcome. They will be inspirational performances, filled with energy, passion and joy.
Alan Bennett Playwright – a Class Act like No Other
‘You are a rent boy. I am a poet. Over the wall lives the Dean of Christ Church. We all have our parts to play’ It seems to me that it is always a perfect time of year for an Alan Bennett celebration. England’s local hero highly acclaimed author and playwright Alan Bennett (1934 – [...]
The Hour, if only there were a few more minutes each episode
From satirical shifting sexual mores to social concerns, from Soviet spies to MI6 assassins, The Hour created and written by Abi Morgan, is a stylish new British drama about journalism during the 1950′s
Downton Abbey Season 2 – Travail of Tears and Family Traumas
Life upstairs and down for the Crawley family and their servants continues in Season 2. It is a definite saga in the making. Writer Julian Fellowes seems set on big changes, new inventions and different expectations in the episodes ahead. Seems he’s not ready to let go of his fantasy family yet, despite all their dramas.
Nijinsky to Nureyev – The Ballet Russes Enduring Legacy
From choreography to creativity the Ballet Russes imagined the future of dance. The company under the brilliant direction of their guru, Sergei Diaghlev, turned it into a rock star activity within a framework of early twentieth century design and culture. The National Gallery of Australia bought its treasure trove of garments at auction. And once again, Russian romance was transported to Australian shores.
Amelia Batchelor’s Adventures in Style at Mealie’s Art House
High on a hill in NSW artist Amelia (Mealie) Batchelor is caught between hues of blue and violet as she watches the light of the sun drift through the mountain range she can view from Mealie’s Art House Studio.
Three Wise Men – Achieving Celebrity Status
January 6 the climax of the Christian Twelve Days of Christmas celebrates The Epiphany when three wise men brought gifts of Gold Frankincense and Myrrh to the baby Jesus. But why?
Jean Baptiste Lully, Noble Simplicity and Quiet Greatness
During the seventeenth century European and English composers displayed great creativity, combining brilliantly philosophical thought and musical aesthetics to render and translate into music the passions, preferences and affections of contemporary man. The Baroque, as expressed in secular art, music and life, became a potent force guided by Louis XIV of France at his chateau at Versailles. His grandiose, absolutist concepts, structure and ceremonious life of his court were reflected in the mirrors of his grand salon.
Spooks – A Decade of Stylish Spies Safeguarding the Nation
BBC One’s drama thriller Spooks has come to a fitting end in England after ten terrific series, reports our London correspondent. This excellent, intelligent drama series about the British Security Service and the challenges its operatives and personnel face on a daily basis, has always been completely compelling. The final six episodes of the spy series focused on the story of Sir Harry Pearce KBE, who was played brilliantly by actor Peter Firth over nearly a decade.
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