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A Tribute to Benny Goodman on Stage and Screen – Special Discount Ticket Offer
On Stage – Adrian Cunningham, one of Australia's finest jazz musicians and multi-instrumentalists, returns from New York for his annual Australian tour. Adrian has assembled a big band featuring some of Australia’s great musicians, plus Australian jazz/swing singer Helen Fenton, to present swinging tunes from Benny Goodman’s 1938 concert in New York City’s Carnegie Hall. This concert is still regarded as one of the great concerts of all time.
On Screen – the 1949 comedy classic Adam's Rib starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn. Domestic and professional tensions mount when a husband and wife work as opposing lawyers in a case involving a woman who shot her husband. ‘One of the best and funniest ‘battle of the sexes’ films ever...’ – Classic Film Guide
When: Sunday 6 May, 1pm.
Where: Hayden Orpheum Cremorne
Special offer: Click here for the special $20 ticket
Bel a cappella Presents Lux Aeterna
Bel a cappella, conducted by musical director Anthony Pasquill, presents Lux Aeterna. The concert explores the theme of ‘eternal light’ through choral music from the 16th to 21st century, including works by Elgar, Whitacre, Tallis, Williams, Tippett and Stanhope: Tippett’s ‘Five Negro Spirituals’ from A Child of Our Time; Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs; Paul Stanhope’s Lux Aeterna and Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque. Stephen Paulus’ The Day is Done will be performed in Australia for the first time. Bel a cappella is a chamber choir of 25 to 30 experienced singers who are dedicated to the performance of diverse, high quality choral music.
When: Sunday 6 May 3pm
Where: St James Church, King Street, Sydney
Tickets: $25–$30, student $20
Bookings: 8210 5141
www.belacappella.org.au
New Sydney Wind Quintet
New Sydney Wind Quintet presents Romantic Indian Summer featuring works by Barber, Taffanel, Grainger and Beethoven. Drawing from some of Samuel Barber’s previous work, Summer Music op 31 evolved into a quintet as the composer experimented with the New York Wind Quintet, premiering successfully in 1956. Summer Music op 31 evokes the aura of its namesake – lackadaisical in parts, and full of life in others. Paul Taffanel was a successful conductor and composer, and a founding father of the French Flute School. His Quintet in G Minor is a charming work in three movements with strong melodic lines and ‘romantic-style’ harmonies. Percy Grainger’s ‘Walking Tune’ is based on a little tune Grainger hummed to himself as an accompaniment to his ‘tramping feet while on a three day walk’ in the Scottish Highlands in 1900, and was worked out and scored in 1905. The Quintet op 4 by Beethoven is a carefree work set in four movements. It was originally conceived for wind octet and later expanded and re-worked into a string quintet. ‘NSWQ stand their ground against the Berlin Philharmonic quintet's recording' – Limelight magazine (Dec 2011)
When: Sunday 6 May 3pm
Where: The Independent Theatre, 269 Miller Street, North Sydney
Tickets: $34–$38, student $25
Bookings: 1300 302 604
http://theindependent.org.au
www.nswq.com.au
Sydney University Graduate Choir & Orchestra Diamond Jubilee Concert
The Sydney University Graduate Choir, Orchestra and Soloists, under the direction of their conductor, Christopher Bowen OAM, will celebrate the Choir’s Diamond Jubilee with a concert featuring the rarely performed magnificent oratorio Paulus by Felix Mendelssohn. It is fitting this acclaimed choir, with its history of presenting the finest repertoire, should perform a breathtakingly beautiful choral masterpiece such as Paulus on their 60th Anniversary. Paulus was deeply inspired by Bach and Handel, and after hearing it, Robert Schumann praised it as the ‘jewel of the present ...this freshness, this inextinguishable atmosphere of the instrumentation ... not to speak of the art of composition.’ A wonderful collection of soloists have been assembled for this special concert, including rising star tenor, Andrew Goodwin, mezzo-soprano Maria Timofeyeva, soprano Celeste Lazarenko, bass Alexander Knight and bass Andrew Williams.
Mendelssohn’s Paulus is a powerful and inspiring musical experience.
When: Sunday 6 May 3pm
Where: Sydney University, Great Hall
Tickets: $38–$42, children/students $20
Bookings: 9351 7940 or at the door
www.seymourcentre.com.au
City of Sydney – In Concert with Guest Conductor Richard Gill
In Concert is back for 2012 and is excited to welcome Richard Gill as the guest conductor. The evening will begin with a pre-concert talk by Richard Gill. This is a unique opportunity to hear one of Australia’s most admired conductors and musical educators as he delves into an inspiring repertoire. Works that will be included are by composers Bartok, Bernstein, Sondheim, Wagner and Vivaldi. Richard will discuss these musical works using a mass choir to demonstrate musical techniques. In Concert will feature more than 500 young musicians from around the state and performances from The Arts Unit premier instrumental ensembles. The NSW Public Schools Symphonic Wind Ensemble who recently came first in their division at the Australian National Band Championships will also perform. The energy and enthusiasm of these talented youth, combined with the exciting repertoire led by Richard Gill will be an inspiring evening of music.
When: Monday 7 May 6.15pm
Where: Sydney Town Hall
Tickets: $28–$35 (fees may apply)
Discounted school group prices available
Bookings: 8256 2222
www.cityrecitalhall.com
image: Richard Gill
image credit: Brendan Read
Taldumande Youth Services Fundraising Event – In from the Cold
Tonight and every night in New South Wales more than 10,000 young people have no home to go to. Some will sleep on a friend’s couch, others may be lucky enough to find a bed in a hostel – but many will be forced to sleep out in the open. Taldumande Youth Services has been offering accommodation to homeless youth for the past 37 years, but, like many similar organisations, they are running short of money to provide such services. On Tuesday 8 May at Luna Park, the annual fundraising In From The Cold dinner is being held. According to comedian Jean Kittson, an Ambassador for Taldumande and MC for the evening, it is designed to be a fun affair and everyone is invited to help this excellent organisation continue its much needed work. Your participation could mean the difference between life and death for some young boy or girl.
2MBS-FM is a proud supporter of Taldumande Youth Services.
When: Tuesday 8 May, start time 6.30-7pm
Where: Crystal Palace, Luna Park, Milsons Point
Tickets: $135
Bookings: 9953 1765
www.taldumande.org.au
Ross Edwards Concert
Ross Edwards, one of Australia’s most celebrated composers, is the Sydney Conservatorium of Music’s International Marquee Composer for 2012. A special retrospective concert of his work, composed over a period of 32 years, will be presented by some of Sydney’s leading performers and Ross will be onstage to introduce each work. The world premiere of Ross’ new Piano Sonata, specially commissioned by the Conservatorium for this occasion, will be performed by pianist Bernadette Harvey. Selections from his most recently completed composition, Five Senses – a song cycle to poems by Judith Wright, will be previewed by pianist Bernadette Harvey, mezzo soprano Jenny Duck-Chong and percussionist Claire Edwardes. Claire will also perform some of Ross’ music for marimba written especially for her. This unique event, of both musical and historical significance, promises to be a highlight of the year’s musical activities at the Conservatorium.
When: Wednesday 9 May, 6.00pm
Where: Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Verbrugghen Hall
Tickets: $15–$20, student $10
Bookings: 8256 2222
www.cityrecitalhall.com
My Favourite Things – An Evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein
Be transported to Broadway as some of Australia’s favourite opera stars and the Philharmonia Festival Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by Brett Weymark, perform one memorable melody after another! Rodgers and Hammerstein changed the meaning of the musical – for the first time singing was part of the storyline. With Carousel they showed us musicals are not just comedies; with South Pacific and The King and I they gave us stories which made us think as well as laugh; and with The Sound of Music they created a classic where every single song is a hit! An evening with Rodgers & Hammerstein features Jacqueline Mabardi, Ariya Sawadivong, David Corcoran and Michael Lewis.
When: Thursday 10 and Saturday 12 May, 8pm
Where: Sydney Opera House, Concert Hall
Tickets: $32–$90
Bookings: 9250 7777
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Continuum Sax – Shapeshifting
Continuum Sax, Australia's foremost saxophone quartet, present Shapeshifting – experimental scores by Christian Wolff, Morton Feldman, Claude Vivier, Martin Kay and David Reaston. Alongside guest artists David Reaston and Phil Slater, the quartet is stretched asunder and reconfigured, executing ambiguous and ephemeral musical instructions. Continuum Sax explore the liminal state between chamber music and improvisation as they strive to unite sound and symbol within their own perspective. David Reaston, guitar; Phil Slater, trumpet; Christina Leonard, soprano saxophone; James Nightingale, alto saxophone; Martin Kay, tenor saxophone; and Nicholas Russoniello, baritone saxophone.
When: Friday 11 May 7.30pm
Where: The Red Rattler Theatre, 6 Faversham Street, Marrickville
Tickets: $15–$25
Bookings: 8256 2222 or at the door
www.cityrecitalhall.com
Sydney Omega Ensemble – American Connections
Mother’s Day at the Opera House
An abridged history of classical music’s journey across the Atlantic, Omega’s American Connections traces a path from Dvořák’s Quartet for Strings no 12 in F major, op 96, written during the Czech musician’s residency in the United States, through to the emergence of a uniquely American sound as represented by three of the country’s best known composers: Barber, Gershwin and Copland. All with the harbour views – what better way to treat mum on her special day!
When: Sunday 13 May 4pm
Where: Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House
Tickets: $40–$60
2MBS subscribers can access generous discounts of up to 20%. Quote the code ‘2MBS’ when booking and present your subscriber card at the box office.
Bookings: 9250 7777
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Sirius Chamber Ensemble
Sirius Chamber Ensemble is a group of diverse instrumentalists who aim to perform the greatest pieces from the classical chamber repertoire and the latest compositions for woodwinds and strings. For the first concert of their 2012 series, they will perform Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, Ross Edwards’ Incantations : for Wind Quintet and Beethoven's Clarinet Trio op 11 for clarinet, cello and piano. Sirius Chamber Ensemble was formed by Ian Sykes, clarinet; Alison Evans, bassoon; Julia Zeltzer, French horn; Georgina Price, viola; Clare Kahn, cello; and Claire Howard Race, piano.
When: Saturday 19 May 7pm
Where: St Philip's Church, 3 York Street, Sydney
Tickets: $25–$35
Bookings: www.trybooking.com
www.siriuschamberensemble.wordpress.com
The Nutcracker on Ice
The international ice dance sensation The Imperial Ice Stars, make a triumphant return to Australia this winter with a dazzling new production of The Nutcracker on Ice. This brand new production follows the classic Russian tale of Maria, the little girl whose love brings her cherished nutcracker doll to life – a magical Christmas gift from her mysterious godfather – leading to adventures with the Mouse King, the Enchanted Prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy. The Imperial Ice Stars’ Artistic Director, Tony Mercer, explains the art form of ice dance lends itself beautifully to this well-loved tale. Not only does the story entail some beautiful romantic ‘adagios’ with lifts and jumps, the exotic ‘divertissements’ from Spain, China, Arabia, Russia and Egypt introduces some gymnastics, flying, acrobatics and special effects.’
When: Wednesday 6 – Sunday 10 June
Where: Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Sydney
Tickets: $69–$99
Bookings: 1300 723 038
www.ticketmaster.com.au
Special offer: 2MBS has a double pass to give away for The Nutcracker on Ice Wednesday 6 June 7:30pm performance. To go in the draw email FineLines@2mbs.com with your name, address and phone number by COB Monday 7 May.
English National Ballet
The world renowned English National Ballet will tour Australia for an exclusive season in Sydney. This highly respected European company’s top soloists and principal artists, accompanied by a live orchestra will present a program suited to young and old. The repertoire comprises two great classics, George Balanchine's Apollo and Serge Lifar's Suite en blanc. The program also features favourite pas de deux from Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Hans van Manen's Trois Gnossiennes and the bedroom pas de deux from Kenneth MacMillan's Manon. ‘...heartstoppingly beautiful...’ The Guardian
When: Friday 8 to Sunday 17 June
Where: The Concert Hall on The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Tickets: from $145
Bookings: 1300 795 012
www.ticketek.com.au
For Stay & See or Dinner & Show packages phone 1300 474 697, visit www.showbiz.com.au or call 1300 4 SHOWS
image: Jia Zhang and Junor Souza in Suite en blanc
image credit: Annabel Moeller
Opera Warriors
Opera Warriors showcases the best of Chinese modern theatre arts in a show telling the story of the Peking Opera through martial arts and modern dance. Opera Warriors is the story of three fantastically talented opera actors and their struggles and sacrifices to bring outstanding beauty to the stage. It is set in the northern part of China in the early 20th century, where we meet three young protégés who hail from the same martial arts master. After completing their training, the three performers join a theatrical troupe until their lives diverge when fate and destiny take a hand. One is shot by accident trying to protect his kinsman, one suffers a disastrous love affair and one finds great success.
When: Thursday 14 and Friday 15 June 7:30pm, Saturday 16 June 1:30 and 7:30pm
Where: Sydney Opera House, Opera Theatre
Tickets: From $59, children/students $20
Bookings: 9250 7777 or 136 100
www.sydneyoperahouse.com
www.ticketmaster.com.au
For VIP Dinner & Show or Stay & See packages phone 1300 474 697 or visit www.showbiz.com.au
Special offer: 2MBS has a double pass to give away for the Opera Warriors Thursday 14 June 7:30pm performance. To go in the draw email FineLines@2mbs.com with your name, address and phone number by COB Monday 7 May.
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