Review: Sydney Symphony Orchestra & Donald Runnicles

Friday 20 & Friday 27 September, 2024 Sydney Opera House Sydney Symphony Orchestra Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Eminent British conductor and Sydney Symphony Principal Guest conductor, Sir Donald Runnicles presented two concerts of late Romantic and Impressionist music at the Sydney Opera House. Duruflé Requiem Fri 20 September The orchestration genius of Claude […]

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Review: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto at the Sydney Opera House

Wednesday 7 August 2024 Sydney Opera House Sydney Symphony Orchestra  Review by Paul Neeson (Arts Wednesday) Violinist Augustin Hadelich’s performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra was a virtuosic performance of great proportion, it took our appreciation of this much loved concerto to a new level. From the opening bars we […]

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Review – Vivid 2024: Devonté Hynes And The Sydney Symphony Orchestra

an image of musician Devonte Hynes performing at the Sydney Opera House for Vivid 2024

The announcement of Dev’s inclusion on the lineup for Vivid 2024 was met with great enthusiasm by fans of the East London-born artist. Upon arrival at the Opera House, it was evident that the crowd consisted heavily of Dev-otees who were there to take whatever journey Hynes had in store for us. […]

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