On Arts Wednesday 1 June 2016, Sylvia’s guest was Tom Godfrey, head of the media team at Choice. Follow their conversation below: That was Part 1 and now for Part 2: And here is Part 3: […]
Category: Podcast
Revolution, Reaction and Romanticism
During April/May 2016, Andy Bromberger was Sylvia’s guest, presenting Revolution, Reaction and Romanticism in 6 parts. Below are the 6 parts, with recommendations by Andy for music to listen to for that episode: Above is Part 1, in which Andy introduces the series and here are her listening recommendations for the episode: Haydn Cello Concerto […]
Quantum Physics Meets Art
On Arts Wednesday 25 May 2016, Steve Durbach was Sylvia’s guest, talking about Schrodinger’s Bird, his art exhibition inspired and informed by quantum physics. Listen to the conversation here: That was Part 1 of our conversation: here is Part 2: And now for Part 3: […]
Lo Carmen
Australian singer songwriter, Lo Carmen chats with Dr Margaux Dombkins about her life and career in the U.S. Lo Carmen (aka Leone Carmen) showcased at this year’s SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas and performed at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, Ontario. Lo showcased old favourites and cuts from her latest album ‘Everyone You Ever Knew (Is […]
The Pipe Organ
On Wednesday 18 May 2016, Sylvia recorded an interview with organist, Peter Meyer, at the historic St Philip’s Church, Church Hill in Sydney. Listen to the conversation and the music Peter played: That was Part 1. Now hear Peter play a Chorale by Marcel Dupres on the historic church organ: Here is Part 2 of our […]
DAFFODILS
New Zealand playwright and creative director, Rochelle Bright joined Dr Margaux Dombkins on Arts talking about ‘Daffodils’ – the award-winning show touring Australia. This bittersweet love story is set to a live indie-rock soundtrack of New Zealand’s greatest hits. Daffodils uncovers the lives of two teenagers who first met in a field of daffodils and is […]
Leaks and Whistleblowers
On Arts Wednesday 11 May 2016, Sylvia’s guest was Peter Manning, talking about leaks. Listen to the conversation here: That was Part 1 of the conversation and here is Part 2: And here is the third and final part: […]
Chasing Asylum: Human Rights Arts and Film Festival Opens in Sydney
The ninth annual Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, HRAFF to its friends, will open in Sydney on May 24th and run to May 28th with six carefully selected films showing at the Dendy Cinema in Newtown. Thursday Drive’s Mick Paddon talks with the HRAFF director, Malcolm Blaylock about how the national and international films […]
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Kurt Elling interview
Critically hailed as the greatest jazz vocalist and vocalese exponent of his time. Kurt Elling chats with Phillip James, Jammin’ Monday presenter about his influences, his latest venture (a first recording with Branford Marsalis), and what to expect from his forthcoming show at The City Recital Hall in Sydney. […]
Shakespeare 400
On Arts Wednesday 4 May 2016, Sylvia’s guest was Maggie Patton, rare books expert at the State Library of NSW, talking about the library’s latest acquisition in its Shakespeare collection. Listen to the conversation below: Above is Part 1 and here is Part 2: And now for Part 3: […]
Sydney Comedy Festival
Sydney Comedy Festival Director, Jorge Menidis joined Dr Margaux Dombkins on Arts talking about the many challenges of putting on this annual event. 2016 marks the 12th annual SCF and its colossal program brings more shows, more laughs and more absurd hilarity than ever before. The SCF is known for its mix of comedians and […]
Tales of Transformation from the Nicholson Museum
Journey through ancient history and mythology with Arts Monday’s Jane Raffan, exploring “Alpha & Omega: Tales of Transformation“. The exhibition reveals exciting, mysterious and sensual tales of transformation from Greek and Roman mythology, and, in the process, teases out some surprising contemporary links. Snr curator Michael Turner employs his love of storytelling throughout the exhibition, […]
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