Very much a live performance from Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

The difference between a careful, note-perfect recording and a caution-to-the-winds live performance was graphically demonstrated by French pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet last night, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more

Sculthorpe remembered

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra paid its respects to the distinguished Australian composer Peter Sculthorpe who recently passed away by including an unscheduled performance of his Memento Mori in its ATP series concert thus week. Read more

The Whole Megillah

A well stocked orchestra plus two choirs and four vocal soloists hardly left room for conductor, David Robertson, to thread his way to the podium to launch Verdi’s Requiem…writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more

A night of percussive passion…writes Fraser Beath McEwing

For concertgoers who like an adrenalin hit, the second concert in the SSO Master Series filled the bill. Four romantic composers poured on syrup, explosions and tail wind flying that delighted many, but left the classicists harrumphing into their post-concert coffee. Unashamedly, I fell into the delighted class – without being totally convinced by all the offerings, however. Read more

The return of the LKQ

The London Klezmer Quartet (LKQ) returns to Australia for a five-week national tour of the festival circuit and major venues from 28 February.  And they have a hot new album with them! Read more

Passion, but not all Russian – an SSO review

While we’re suffering nervous breakdowns over our electricity bills, it is softened a little by the knowledge that power distributor, Ausgrid, is putting some of our money into sponsoring classical music, writes Fraser Beath McEwing. Read more

London Klezmer group for Shir Madness

The London Klezmer Quartet will appear at Jewish music festival Shir Madness in Sydney next month as part of an Australian tour. Read more

Shir Madness Lineup

Shir Madness has announced the artists who will appear at its second Jewish music festival to be held in Sydney in March. Read more

The SSO @ The Opera House

Dates for your diary from the Sydney Symphony… Read more

Apr-20 Melbourne: Australian Jewish Music Ensemble in concert

The Australian Jewish Music Ensemble performs at the Bennetts Lane Jazz Club. Read more

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