Australian Brandenburg: Mediterraneo – Musical Gems Excite
Encountering the rich patina of sound from musical gems that excite, played by the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra directed by Daniel Pinteno, was illuminating
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Julian Opie, Blends Pop Art & Minimalism – NGV International
With simple direct imagery there is no doubt the Julian Opie exhibition at NGV International will be a popular show this summer as young people ask what is art?
David Rankin, Down Under 2018 – A Generous Poet of the Heart
David Rankin it would have to be said has achieved success both stylishly, and with great élan as he shaped his works and self into a generous poet of the heart
Cook and the Pacific – National Library of Australia
Cook and the Pacific, an exhibition, National Library of Australia, starts September 22 and showcases 3 journals written by Captain James Cook about his voyages
A Little Lunch Music – Tinalley String Quartet, A Review
Performing for the 1st time in Sydney’s City Recital Hall the Tinalley String Quartet left their audience draped in a musical mantle of rapture said Rose Niland
This Vexed Question: 500 Years of Women in Medicine, RCP
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) at London, presents a new exhibition marking its 500th Anniversary – This Vexed Question: 500 Years of Women in Medicine
Antique Tea Caddy – Thank God I Was Not Born Before Tea!
An unusual Regency period tea caddy caught my eye in Sydney in 2011, its shape and decoration revealing the interest which abounded in ancient Egypt at the time
David Rankin – A Personal View of His Art by Phillip Harding
Living in New York David Rankin’s commitment to the Australian landscape is an overarching influence on a considerable body of work notes friend Phillip Harding
MPAVILION, Melbourne 2018 – Design: Barcelona’s Carme Pinós
MP Pavilion provides a platform for public discourse & critical debate, led by those with expertise & ideas about challenging contemporary issues facing society
Australian Chamber Orchestra Season 2019 – Best of Old & New
Australian Chamber Orchestra, a living icon of the Australian music scene will expand knowledge and widen appreciation for styles old and new in its 2019 season
Archibald: Artist & Actor Guy Pearce – People’s Choice 2018
A portrait of British born Australian actor Guy Pearce by Anna Middleton, reflecting his indefinable resilience, wins the Archibald People’s Choice Award 2018
Mediterraneo: Australian Brandenburg presents Daniel Pinteno
Catering to historical taste in music this Spring the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra presents Mediterráneo: Music from the Courts of Spain with Daniel Pinteno
Ensemble Theatre, Sydney – Current & Future, by Rose Niland
During its celebratory 60th Anniversary Season, the Ensemble Theatre, Sydney is staging actor Reg Livermore’s recently written one-man show, The Widow Unplugged
Edo Style: Art of Japan (1615-1868) – Spring, TDRF, Adelaide
Japanese ceramics, woodblock prints, folding screens and exquisite silk robes feature in the exhibition Edo Style: Art of Japan (1615- 1868) at TDRF this Spring
David RankIn – Conversing with NY based Australasian Artist
Irish born Australasian artist David Rankin is coming home to Australia this Spring to converse about his works past and present on show in Sydney and Melbourne
Karakorum: Memorable Medieval Musical Journey Par Excellence
The ABO deserved its standing ovation for Karakorum; a sublime experience of early music from the medieval Christian, Islamic and Eurasian worlds par excellence