In the first half hour, Sue Jowell returns with Part 2 of The Musical – More Than Entertainment. In this episode, Sue turns her attention to the Backstage Musical – those musicals that revolve around a performance: think 42nd Street, Cabaret, Gypsy and so many more. My special guest at 11:00 am is Adam Courtenay, […]
Craig Barker, Manager of Education and Public Programs at the University of Sydney’s Chau Chak Wing Museum chats to Arts Wednesday about the Greek and Cypriot collections on display. He is also the director of the Paphos Theatre Archaeological Project in Cyprus where the University has been involved in an archaeological dig for many years. His […]
Read More… from Chau Chak Wing Greek collection + Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Today’s show features Part 1 of The Musical – More than Entertainment with Sue Jowell. In this episode Sue introduces us to the musical, from its 18th century beginnings through vaudeville and Gilbert and Sullivan of the nineteenth century. She concludes when the musical makes it to the silver screen in 1928 with The Jazz […]
Tim-Veikko ‘Tipi’ Valve, Principal Cello with the Australian Chamber Orchestra, chats to Arts Wednesday about the ACO’s upcoming concert A Bach Family Reunion. There were many musicians in the extended Bach family, many of whose works appear in this concert. The program also includes music inspired by Bach composed by Schumann, Mozart and Sofia Gubaidulina. Tipi is soloist […]
Read More… from Nicholas Harding, winner Wynne Prize 2022 + Tipi, principal cellist ACO
This week we hear Part 6, the final part of From the Cosmos to the Quantum with Professor Geraint Lewis. In this episode Geraint explores the cosmic mysteries to which science still needs answers such as why is there matter in the universe? At 11:00 am, Anna Groden from ANG Art Consulting returns for our […]
Professor Geraint Lewis continues with Part 5 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and this episode, entitled “The Future of the Quantum Cosmos” examines the divide between quantum mechanics and astrophysics and the search to enmesh the two theories. My special guest at 11:00 am is Dr Ruth Wilson, making a most welcome return […]
The Archibald Prize is on again and with the winners of the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes announced on Friday the 13th, the exhibition is open now at the Art Gallery of NSW. Curator Anne Ryan chats to Arts Wednesday about the judging process, the annual controversy and of course the art. This year sees […]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the most prestigious competitions for Wildlife Photographers. Developed and produced annually by the National History Museum of London, the finalists are now on display at the National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour, Sydney. Events Coordinator, Nicole Dahlberg, chats to Arts Wednesday about the exhibition that is on […]
Read More… from Wildlife Photographer of the Year + Victoria Lovecchio (visual artist)
We continue, at about 10:40, with Part 4 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and this week, Professor Geraint Lewis talks about the Quantum of Cosmos Future, postulating what will happen to our universe in trillions of years time. Sadly, it’s still a pretty bleak picture! My special guest at 11:00am is Chris Bonnor, […]
The Australian Signals directorate is the oldest intelligence agency in Australia. To mark its 75th anniversary the National Museum of Australia is holding an exhibition in Canberra entitled Decoded. Paul talks to curator Libby Stewart about how the exhibition came together and how the museum dealt with such a sensitive and secret topic. The exhibition […]
Read More… from Aust. Signals Directorate turns 75 + James Ellazi’s new play
Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, gives us an update on the progress of the Bondi Pavilion renovations. Excitement is really building with an anticipated completion of works and grand opening scheduled for this August. With new art and performance spaces there are many opportunities for local artists in the refreshed complex. Expect 2 music studios, a […]
Professor Geraint Lewis returns with Part 3 of From the Quantum to the Cosmos and in this episode he talks about the quantum of cosmos present. Following on from the birth of our stars in Part 2, Geraint takes us further into the history of stars, including our own sun and their journey to extinction. […]