Christmas Celebration – The Gift of Hope through Love
Building trust and empathy between societies by expanding an interest in and understanding of our arts and culture we can help to make the world a better place
Performance Art
Christmas Gifts vs Experiences List – by Carolyn McDowall
Christmas is a good time to reflect on the gifts we give whether object or pleasure and question will what we choose offer more than momentary pleasure, or more
Noel! Noel!, Australian Brandenburg – Mystic Dew From Heaven
The heart and spirit of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is integral to their Noel Noel 2018, featuring the Brandenburg Choir and soprano Bonnie de la Hunty
Janet Seidel: You Are There – Silky Beauty of Your Legacy
You Are There; a heart-warming tribute album of never before released songs by Australia’s 1st Lady of Jazz, Janet Seidel (1955-2017) has been released for Xmas
ANAM: Where Music Never Stops – Heralding Season 2019
Undeterred recently by an architectural tragedy the Australian National Academy of Music announced its 2019 Season ensuring the music will not stop anytime soon
Vivica Genaux: Pinchgut Opera, Dazzling Melbourne and Sydney
Jaw-dropping leaps and musical fireworks galore, Pinchgut Opera presents the music of love and life by showcasing its power and passion to astound in our times
Remember Bach Festival III – Austral Harmony, a Celebration
Hosted by acclaimed ensemble Austral Harmony on 10th November, Remember Bach Fest III, will celebrate music by German composer Johann Sebastian BACH (1685-1750)
NIDA 2018 Student Productions – Pleasures of the Imagination
Australia’s NIDA, presents its annual October-November season of Student Productions, shining a spotlight on comedy, as they tackle ‘urgent issues of our time’
Australian Haydn Ensemble, 2019 – Reflecting Riches of Life
The Australian Haydn Ensemble, will start their 2019 season with a Haydn string quartet program, celebrating the natural world and reflecting the riches of life
NIDA: 60th Anniversary 2019, Passion for Art of Performance
NIDA: National Institute Dramatic Art turning 60 in 2019, have extended enrollments to 31 October 2018, for those with a passion for a career in performance art
ABO, Lixsania and the Labyrinth – Viol: Dance in the Aisles
Lixsania and the Labyrinth, presented by the ABO from Oct 31 – Nov 11, features guest virtuosos Lixsania Fernandez on Viola da Gamba with Shaun Lee-Chen on Violin
Melbourne International Arts Festival – 3 – 21 October, 2018
The Melbourne International Arts Festival program of events, 3-21 Oct 2018, features both visual and performance Arts, classical to contemporary & east to west
Ladies in Black – 1959, At The Beginning of Style, Australia
Ladies in Black, a wonderfully imagined abundant to look at gentle Australian comedic movie features an ensemble cast of fine actors directed by Bruce Beresford
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
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
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra Celebrating 30 Years: 2019
ABO Artistic Director Paul Dyer reflects on ‘the rich art of Baroque music and historically informed performance’ to fashion a 30 year celebratory program 2019