How Paul Stanhope’s Requiem evolved into a celebration of life
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE A requiem is a mass for the dead. But through the music of composer Paul Stanhope, the medium may be better described […]
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Why this performance of Handel’s Messiah will be an extra special one
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE Though it took him just a few weeks to compose, Handel’s 1741 oratorio Messiah embedded itself in the hearts of concertgoers throughout […]
EVENTS // Handel’s Messiah with the Sydney Chamber Choir
CONTENT COURTESY CITY RECITAL HALL City Recital Hall and Sydney Chamber Choir PresentHandel’s Messiah Handel’s Messiah shocked the authorities, disrupted traffic, enthralled its audiences and brought a […]
Sam Allchurch on the lasting influence of Richard Gill
BY STEPHANIE ESLAKE The Sydney Chamber Choir’s Sam Allchurch has big shoes to fill. This year marked his first as its music director, following in […]
LIVE REVIEW // Mark sees A Royal Affair
BY MARK BOSCH, LEAD CRITIC A Royal AffairSydney Chamber Choir with The Muffat CollectiveGreat Hall, University of Sydney, 1 June I’m decidedly no fan […]
Ria Andriani: “Blindness isn’t a barrier to learning music”
BY RIA ANDRIANI, AS TOLD TO STEPHANIE ESLAKE I was born in Bandung and grew up in Jakarta, Indonesia. My parents encouraged me to learn […]
LIVE REVIEW // Mark sees Music on Music
BY MARK BOSCH, LEAD CRITIC Music on MusicSydney Chamber ChoirUniversity of Sydney, 30 March Sometimes, I feel like I give the game away a little […]
Australia’s overwhelming response to Richard Gill tribute concert
BY SYLVIE WOODS, LEAD WRITER (NSW) Disclaimer: This feature was written under the guidance of the University of Sydney as part of Sylvie‘s studies in publishing. […]
LIVE REVIEW // Mark goes to Ross Edwards’ 75th birthday gig
BY MARK BOSCH Dance Chant Sydney Chamber Choir and Synergy Percussion City Recital Hall, 4 August The greatest strength of Saturday night’s Dance Chant was […]
A chat with Australian composer Ross Edwards
BY MARK BOSCH I always hesitate to call a composer — or any artist and their work — “unique”, “singular”, “solitary”. Nothing exists in […]