How pianist Natalya Aynsley ditched convention to launch a dream career in pop culture music
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Natalya Aynsley never graduated from a conservatorium of music. In fact, she stopped studying piano at just 17 years old. It might […]
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LIVE REVIEW // Wendy hears Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis
BY WENDY ZHANG Jazz at Lincoln Centre OrchestraLed by Wynton Marsalis Sydney Opera House, 2 September 2023 Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra, led by Wynton […]
Ray Chen is bringing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to the Sydney Opera House
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE When Anna Sing found out she would be performing with Ray Chen and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, she simply couldn’t believe it. […]
EVENTS // Play with Ray and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
CONTENT COURTESY SYDNEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For one night only, three emerging violinists from around the world will experience a dream come true – performing Bach’s […]
Ever wanted to perform with Ray Chen? Here’s your chance.
BY CUTCOMMON Ray Chen is one of the leading violinists of his generation. And how cool would it be to perform with him?! Play with […]
LIVE REVIEW // Wendy goes to see Ray Chen and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
BY WENDY ZHANG Ray Chen Performs Mendelssohn’s Violin ConcertoSydney Symphony Orchestra, 21 August After nearly three years of COVID lockdown and restrictions, Ray Chen returned […]
LIVE REVIEW // Wendy experiences the new Sydney Opera House acoustics
BY WENDY ZHANG Simone Young Conducts Mahler 2 Sydney Symphony Orchestra with Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Sydney Children’s Choir and Gondwana ChoirsSydney Opera House, 24 July […]
LIVE REVIEW // Alex hears Lamentation & Joy
BY ALEX SIEGERS Lamentation & JoySt Andrew’s Cathedral, Sydney, 7 November Conceived by Sydney Conservatorium of Music Honours student and St Andrew’s Cathedral Principal Lay […]
Take your babe to see the orchestra for this Valentine’s Day to remember
BY JESSIE WANG, LEAD WRITER (COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL AWARENESS) What does Valentine’s Day mean to you? Whether you’re sharing it with your significant other, your […]
CALENDAR: These are the bushfire benefits hosted by Australia’s classical music community
BY JASMINE MIDDLETON In the wake of devastating bushfires around our country, Australian musicians have refused to stay quiet. In response to this national emergency […]