DIVA @ City Recital Hall

Popular soprano Amelia Farrugia pays tribute to the lives and careers of Australian divas June Bronhill and Dame Joan Sutherland in this exciting world premiere that will take audiences on an uplifting and entertaining operatic journey. Amelia will bring her own unique flair to the stunning repertoire that carried Bronhill and Sutherland to the forefront […]

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Lurline Chamber Orchestra Twilight Concert

Eastern Sydney’s classical music treasure, the Lurline Chamber Orchestra returns to Randwick Town Hall bringing the beauty, depth and exhilaration of the string orchestra to life. Founded by nationally renowned virtuosic siblings, Maria and Angela Lindsay, this phenomenal string ensemble has been lauded by critics since its inauguration in 2009. The Lurline Chamber Orchestra comprises […]

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Claire Primrose Moving Mountains

Winner (Drawing) 2017 Waverley Art Prize! For Claire Primrose the continuing impact of place on her creative imagination is paramount. Her works are made in a studio in the industrial area of Queanbeyan near Canberra, far removed from the sources that have excited her imaginative sensibilities. They are the result of felt experiences that have […]

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Bowie Unzipped

Jeff Duff’s Bowie songbook is a unique tribute to a legendary performer. Immerse yourself in a powerful performance of the songs that made David Bowie famous and were the soundtrack for our lives. Jeff Duff’s new show Bowie Unzipped has captured the imagination and hearts of fans young and old, right across the country. Come […]

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Album of the Week – ‘The Order of Time’ by Valerie June

“The Order of Time” is a delicately constructed album featuring a series of songs that allude to the sentiment of understanding time, restoration, recovery and forgiveness. It’s beautifully collaborated and shows off Valerie June’s unique Southern and soulful vocal styles as she sings personal and heartfelt songs, ballads and hymns. As June expressed, “understanding the […]

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Album of the Week – ‘Known-Unknown’ by Trichotomy

Track by track review: ‘Five’  is beautifully unpredictable. It welcomes tricky time signatures and dynamic and rhythmic contrasts. Its incorporation of acoustic improvisations against manipulated instruments and electronics are all balanced through elaborate harmonies and melodies. ‘Cells’ tells a story of adventure filled with excitement, tension and hope. Foran and Parker have both studied cinematic […]

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Learn Impro from a Pro – Open Academy at the Con

Dave Pudney is Open Academy at the Con’s tutor for the ensemble class ‘Impro Basics’. We wanted to talk with him a bit more about his journey with Jazz and Impro and what he loves about teaching. You can enrol in the OA classes that start mid July 2017 at:https://openacademy.sydney.edu.au/course/SCIMB  How did you start playing […]

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