ANAM Sketches – An opportunity to listen to young and talented musicians

On September 7th 2025, The Neilson will be welcoming many talented young musicians on the edge of their professional careers for a very special concert. These amazing artists are from the Australian National Academy of Music, also known as ANAM. ANAM is a renowned cultural institution dedicated to shaping the musical leaders of tomorrow. This […]

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Jazz at The Lounge 2025: Emma Pask and her jazz trio band

Prepare to be spellbound when award-winning vocalist Emma Pask makes her debut at the Lounge with her Jazz Trio Band. Emma joined Australian jazz great James Morrison’s band when she was just 16 years old, going on to tour the world with Morrison for 20 years. Now one of Australia’s favourite voices in jazz, Emma […]

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Schubert’s Swan Songs: Trifonov & Goerne in Recital

Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg On March 30, the City Recital Hall played host to an evening of profound musical artistry as pianist Daniil Trifonov and baritone Matthias Goerne took the stage for Schubert’s Swan Songs. With a program that blended the introspective beauty of Tchaikovsky’s Children’s Album and the haunting depths of Schubert’s Schwanengesang, the recital was a moving […]

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Review: Daniil Trifonov performs Rachmaninov – A Night of Passion and PowerReview

Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall Reviewed by Anna-Celine Rautenberg Last night at the Sydney Opera House, the audience was treated to an electrifying performance that truly embodied passion and power. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra, under the masterful baton of Asher Fisch, delivered a program that transported listeners through a spectrum of emotions – from ethereal […]

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Ensemble Offspring’s Lumen Machine: A Joyous and Exhilarating Journey into Sound Worlds of Tomorrow

Get ready to step into the future of sound this April as Ensemble Offspring kicks off its 30th birthday season with Lumen Machine, a mind-bending collision of cutting-edge technology and virtuosic musical performances. In a thrilling collaboration with London-based ‘cyborg pianist’ Zubin Kanga, two revolutionary chamber concertos will make their world premiere in Sydney and […]

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Australian Youth Orchestra: Momentum Ensemble & Altstaedt + Durkin

Demon Ducks and Pandemonium!! Conductor Christoph Altstaedt and Soprano Rachelle Durkin.Music by Ligeti, Vines, Gruber. Music that weaves fantastical tales and breaks all the rules. Get ready for a delightful evening you’ll carry in your heart forever. Guiding you on this magical journey is the conductor extraordinaire, Christoph Altstaedt, and the enchanting Soprano, Rachelle Durkin. Music by […]

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Gregg Arthur In Concert : The Great American Songbook

Gregg Arthur first commanded a concert stage with Maestro Tommy Tycho, soon after in Las Vegas with Vincent Falcone, and he’s been blowing audiences away ever since. Endorsed by the biggest names in jazz and praised by his contemporaries and the press, Australian vocalist and composer Gregg Arthur follows in the footsteps of Frank Sinatra, […]

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Shark & Fox: The Irresistible Canadian-Australian Collaboration On Tour

Frenetic Bulgarian dances, haunting Appalachian twangs, droning Irish reels, Swedish polskas and songs that speak into existence the ephemeral mysteries of life, all effortlessly yet meticulously woven together by the vast shared history of the fiddle and accordion as musical companions. This irresistible Canadian-Australian collaboration shape-shifts between traditions, occasionally to the point that the instruments […]

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Meshell Ndegeocello: Acclaimed Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter

Acclaimed GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter MESHELL NDEGEOCELLO returns to Sydney and Melbourne for the second time after wowing Australian audiences during her 2019 tour. Her 2024 Australian shows will be a career retrospective. Audiences can expect to hear songs from her most recent, debut album on Blue Note Records, The Omnichord Real Book a visionary, expansive, […]

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Havasi’s Pure Piano Tour: A Symphony of Innovation and Rock Star Charisma

In a resounding encore, Big Deal Touring is proud to present HAVASI, the virtuoso pianist and composer, for a rare and captivating experience – the Pure Piano Tour. Returning to Australia for the second time, this musical visionary with rock star charisma is set to enthrall audiences at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, May […]

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Review: Gracie Abrams Sells Out Hordern Pavilion

January 20, 2023 Hordern Pavilion  January 18, 2023 Reviewed by Andrew Isaacson Performing in Sydney felt like a “dream” for Gracie Abrams, who played in front of a sold out Hordern Pavillion on Jan. 18. She even asked the audience multiple times if anyone had a spare room so she could stay and never leave.  […]

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