Sydney Symphony – Mahler 1

Join Vladimir Ashkenazy when he conducts the Sydney Symphony in Mahler’s majestic First Symphony, overflowing with waves of vibrant, lyrical late-Romantic sound. The Songs of a Wayfarer, sung by German baritone Markus Eiche, follows the fortunes of a roaming apprentice, bereft and alone. Blumine, once part of the symphony and recovered from the cutting room floor, is a literal flowering of musical beauty. From one appealing moment to the next, this is the perfect concert to discover the genuine Mahler voice.
When: Wednesday 10 February 8pm, Thursday 11 February 1.30pm, Friday 12 February 8pm, Saturday 13 February 8pm
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: from just $35
Bookings: 8215 4600
www.sydneysymphony.com
image: Markus Eiche

Richard Meale Tribute Concert

Friends and colleagues come together to celebrate the life and music of renowned Australian composer Richard Meale in a special tribute concert. Performers include The Goldner String Quartet, Geoffrey Collins, Clemens Leske, Matt Bailey, Andrew Evans, Paul Goodchild, Brett McKern, Daryl Pratt, Alison Eddington, John Martin and Belinda Jezek. Also on the program is the screening of the Voss journey.
When: Sunday 14 February 3pm
Where: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie Street
Tickets: Free
Bookings: julie@noteworthyproductions.com.au
www.2mbs.com
image credit: Jane Dyson
image courtesy of Fairfax Media

2MBS-FM Music Appreciation Talks

Over the next few months 2MBS-FM will be presenting informal talks on music appreciation. The first one, given by Station Manager Mike Smith explores Chopin’s life, his music and the different way pianists interpret his works.
2MBS-FM, bringing music into the community.
When: Monday 8 February 6.30pm
Where: 72 Erskine Street, Wynyard
Tickets: $20 (includes cheese and wine), free for Friends of 2MBS-FM
Bookings: 9299 9779
www.72erskine.com

The Annual Blake Concert

The Sydney Omega Ensemble, special guest
A selection of William Blake’s poems are presented by Mr Ron Ogier. The Sydney Omega Ensemble performs Beethoven’s String Quartet in F major, op 135, Mozart’s Oboe Quartet and Clarinet Quintet.
When: Monday 15 February 7.30pm
Where: Delmar Gallery, 144 Victoria Street, Ashfield
Tickets: $20, free for society members and students in uniform
Bookings: 9581 6070
www.trinity.nsw.edu.au
image: The Sydney Omega Ensemble

Salut! Baroque 2010

Sally Melhuish and Tim Blomfield, artistic directors
Salut! Baroque is one of Australia's most dynamic early music ensembles, and in 2010 celebrates 15 years of performing annual subscription series concerts in Sydney and Canberra. This year’s concert theme is Inspirations: Travellers Abroad, exploring resourceful composers and musicians who travelled far and wide to seek out new musical styles. The first concert titled The Dutch Edition includes the music of Vivaldi, Corelli, Albinoni and Schickhardt.
When: Thursday 11 February 7.30pm
Where: Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Macquarie Street
Tickets: $32–$38
Bookings: 8256 2222
Brochures for the 2010 season are now available from www.baroque.com.au 

Tognetti’s Mozart

Richard Tognetti, artistic director and lead violin
In a concert titled Tognetti’s Mozart the Australian Chamber Orchestra revisits the music of the 18th and 19th centuries. Haydn’s Symphony no 46 from his Sturm und Drang period is music of extreme emotion composed in reaction to the rational Age of Enlightenment. Grieg’s soaring String Quartet in G minor (new arr. Tognetti) was rejected by his publisher for sounding too orchestral. Schubert’s Quartettsatz, D703 illustrates a high level of technical prowess for both composer and performer. And in Mozart’s Violin Concerto no 4, K218 Tognetti’s Guarneri violin is in total harmony with the orchestra.
When: Saturday 13, Tuesday 16 February 8pm,
Wednesday 17 February 7pm
Where: City Recital Hall Angel Place
When: Sunday 21 February 2.30pm
Where: Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: $35–$99
Bookings: 1800 444 444
www.aco.com.au
image credit: Gary Heery

Music At Glenaeon

Simon Tedeschi, piano; Ian Cooper, jazz violin
Tedeschi and Cooper perform classical, jazz, gypsy, country and more with their trademark wit and enthusiasm.
‘Putting Tedeschi and Cooper together is like mixing nitro with glycerine – an explosion of musical virtuosity’ –
James Morrison
When: Sunday 14 March 11.30am and 3.30pm
Where: Glenaeon Village, Glenaeon Ave (off Forest Way), Belrose
Tickets: $25 (cash only, includes interval refreshments)
Bookings: 9450 2466

Barbara Bonney Recital

In a special Utzon Music Series event, Sydney Opera House presents acclaimed American lyric soprano, Barbara Bonney, for two exclusive recitals. Accompanied by renowned Australian pianist Sharolyn Kimmorley, Barbara performs a selection of works from baroque to 20th century music.
When: Sunday 7 February 5pm, Monday 8 February 7pm
Where: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: $105 (includes a complimentary drink)
Bookings: 9250 7777
www.sydneyoperahouse.com

The Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Following the outstanding success of The Edinburgh Military Tattoo – A Salute to Australia in 2005 attended by over 150,000 people, The Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns to celebrate its 60th anniversary year. Over 1,500 performers from around the world including China, USA, Russia, Norway, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, UK, New Zealand and of course Australia will take part in this special event which will feature audience favourites such as the Massed Pipe and Drum Bands, Highland Dancers and the Lone Piper.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo – Celebrating 60 years of Valour, Mateship, Glory, is set to be the biggest tattoo ever staged and is exclusive to Sydney.
When: 4, 5, 6, 7 February 8pm
Where: Sydney Football Stadium, Moore Park
Tickets: $79–$229
Bookings: 132 849
www.ticketek.com.au
www.edinburghtattooinaustralia.com.au

The Sydney Fringe

Kris Stewart, director
The Sydney Fringe, a multidiscipline cultural event set within the theatres, galleries, clubs and public spaces of the Inner West showcases the independence and irreverence of Sydney’s creative community. The Sydney Fringe runs for 17 days from Friday 10 September. Disciplines include theatre, comedy, dance, musical theatre and cabaret, physical and visual theatre, music, visual and digital arts, literary, film, craft, food, family and special events. Submissions close 1 April. For more information visit www.thesydneyfringe.com.au
image: Kris Stewart
image credit: Tom Llewellyn Griffiths