Following its Off-Broadway New York success, Lennon: Through A Glass Onion celebrates the genius, music and phenomenon of John Lennon. Part concert and part biography, John Waters reveals the true essence of the life and astonishing talent of one of the world’s most treasured icons. Featuring 31 hits of Lennon and Lennon/McCartney including “Imagine”, “Strawberry […]
Wynton Marsalis and David Robertson celebrate the brash, brassy, razzle-dazzle of New York City. A Parisian in America, Edgard Varèse was entranced by the tumultuous soundscape of New York. Calling for the biggest orchestra you’ll see all year, Amériques is a portrait of the city in all its thrilling chaos, complete with sirens and foghorns. […]
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During our 2018 Xmas Radiothon all new and renewing supporters will be invited to an exclusive preview screening at The Chauvel on the 16th of January 2019 of Green Book – the true story of world-class African-American pianist Dr. Don Shirley’s concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. Award winning actors Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali […]
Was the piano your first instrument and if so, how did your interest in the organ begin? Yes, the piano was where I started but once I heard Jimmy Smith play the Hammond I was hooked on the vibe of the organ and what is possible on it. What is it about the Hammond organ […]
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Opening 19 October, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) will present a major retrospective of internationally-renowned South African photographer David Goldblatt, featuring 357 works spanning seven decades of his photographic career. As part of the Sydney International Art Series, this will be the largest presentation of his work to be seen in Australia! Photographer […]
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France’s one-woman riot leads a program that spans genres and generations – from the infectious dance-pop of Yelle to soulful electro-diva Clara Luciani and Cléa Vincent’s breezy, jazz-infused club pop – showcasing the depth and diversity of the French pop renaissance. “So Frenchy So Chic has always surfed the zeitgeist and never more so than […]
Sydneysiders recycled 45 tonnes of electronic waste at our March and June 2018 e-waste collection days, helping keep unwanted household items out of landfill. These recent events were held at our Sydney Park Nursery Depot. In total they attracted 1,558 individual e-waste drop-offs with half of all participants reporting that it was their first time attending […]
Dan Barnett’s masterful eighth album, Through Her Eyes, pays exquisite tribute to his incredible mum, Joan Barnett, and her love of music, life, and family. The album brings together Sydney Jazz legends, with Dan leading the ensemble through a perfect selection from the Great American Songbook. Joining Dan (vocals and trombone) are octogenarians Cyril Bevan […]
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“…they set us dancing but made us feel clever at the same time”. The Telegraph The New York based quasi-collective has gone from the best kept secret to one of the most respected names in instrumental music. Snarky Puppy seamlessly fuses a deep knowledge and respect for musical tradition with sonic and conceptual innovation in […]
Brutus is suspicious. Cassius is conspiring. Caesar’s days are numbered. Loved by the people, Caesar’s power is growing – which is dangerous if you live in a world driven by ego and idealism. Those that rise too fast must be dealt with. For the good of the country. For the good of those who wish […]
A Week Long Festival Celebrating the Artistry of Women in Jazz Now in its seventh year the Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival is a week long celebration of the artistry of the women in jazz, uniting musicians from around the globe and across Australia. From modest beginnings it has grown into one of the major […]
Classic Hits From Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, George Gershwin and Many More! Jazz great James Morrison returns to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra with timeless hits from his latest album, The Great American Songbook. Performing on a range of instruments (trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, tenor sax and piano); Morrison brings his trademark virtuosity and style to songs written by […]
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