ABO Presents The Brandenburg Concertos – Genius of J.S. Bach
For their first concert of 2019, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, will play five of J.S. Bach’s six Brandenburg Concertos, rarely performed in one concert
Early Music
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
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
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
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
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
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra: English Music Masterpieces
The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra present music from the fairest isle with works by Thomas Tallis, Orlando Gibbons, Henry Purcell and more to kick start 2018
Sounds of Music In Tune with Life – Season 2017 At a Glance
The 2017 seasons of the Pinchgut Opera in Sydney, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Victoria, and nationally the Australian Chamber Orchestra, have been announced
Brisbane Baroque – Embracing Early Music Sacred and Secular
BRISBANE BAROQUE with Leo Schofield and Jarrod Carland at the helm has gained wonderful support of a coalition of enlightened supporters to bring it to fruition
New Zealand International Early Music Festival, Dunedin
The New Zealand International Early Music Festival in Dunedin, New Zealand 27th February – 8th March will present programs Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque music
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year – Chilling Out in Style
Choose from our lists of top posts to read during the summer holidays, while The Culture Concept Circle team are chilling out by taking a break until Epiphany
Anthony Albrecht, Cello – Newcastle to New York City & Home
Cellist Anthony Albrecht is going from strength to strength as he embraces the early music world, playing with passion, dedication, energy & wide-ranging colour
Vale Christopher Hogwood – Master Enabler of Musical Beauty
Vale Christopher Hogwood (1941- 2014) conductor harpsichordist musicologist and genius of early music you kept everyone playing and appreciating beautiful music
Early Music Afficionados – Plan A Tasman Trip to NZIEMF 2015
New Zealand International Early Music Festival will be on 28 Feb – 7th March, 2015 so plan your trip over the Tasman to enjoy glorious sounds of the Renaissance
The Marais Project – Take a Chance on Rameau, Music & Motion
The Marais Project’s 1st recital 2014 at Sydney will feature Pièces de clavecin en concerts by Jean-Philippe Rameau and a work by young composer Alice Chance
Rivals: Arias for Farinelli & Co – David Hansen about Beauty
Countertenor David Hansen’s CD Rivals is a triumph for the art of classical music, a worthy tribute to its composers by a singer for whom beauty reigns supreme