The Academy will be presenting our very first Family Cushion Concert  at 1pm on Sunday 22nd June at Cecil Sharp House in Camden. This fantastic new event is a great way for the whole family to enjoy the brilliant sound of the Academy. The afternoon includes workshops for beginners and youngsters who already play an instrument, where they’ll get to work with members of the Academy on a piece everyone will play together in the concert.

The workshops are followed by the concert itself, which will include Romanian folk music from Bartok and other orchestral masterpieces from across Europe.

We are looking forward to sharing our music with participants young and old so don’t miss this unique opportunity to take part in some amazing music-making!

To book, simply download a form from our website here, where you can also find out more about the concert.

TAIKOZ FUTURE DIRECTIONS 14 June, 8pm

Australia’s internationally renowned TaikOz is being joined by one of New York City’s most exciting musicians as guest artistic director and soloist. Traditional Japanese and jazz flute virtuoso, Kaoru Watanabe, will draw on the classical and jazz backgrounds of the TaikOz members to create new lyrical and improvisational possibilities for taiko drumming. Kaoru Watanabe graduated from the Manhattan School of Music in jazz flute and saxophone. His music can be best described as an ever-shifting blend of the folk and classical traditions of Japan with contemporary improvisational and experimental music. This stunning program will consist of mostly new works, created between TaikOz and Kaoru Watanabe during intensive collaborative sessions here in Sydney. For more information about Taikoz and their upcoming performances, check out their website here.

Sydney Youth Orchestra will be performing in a FREE concert at 2pm on Monday, June 9.

The concert will be held at PCYC Newcastle – corner of Young and Melbourne Roads, Broadmeadow.

Discover Mozart’s 40th
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
3 Jun, 6.30pm

The Greek Project
Charles Lloyd & Maria Farantouri
4 Jun, 7.30pm

Sydney Youth Orchestra
Simon Tedeschi & SYO
5 Jun, 7pm

Enlightened
Omega Ensemble
7 Jun, 7.30pm

Mahler 4
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Various dates and times

Schubert’s Cello Quintet
A Little Lunch Music
20 Jun, 12.30pm

IQ2 Oz Debate
St James Ethics Centre
24 Jun, 6.45pm

Great American Songbook
The King’s Singers
25 Jun, 7.30pm

In Memory of a Great Artist
Selby & Friends
1 July, 7.00pm

The Chimney Sweep by Salieri
Pinchgut Opera
Various dates and times

Piano Quintets
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Various dates and times

La Rêvolution
A Bastille Day concert
14 July, 7.30pm

Let’s Fall in Love
Amanda McBroom & Michele Brourman
19 July, 7.30pm

Choir of King’s College Cambridge
Musica Viva
Various dates and times

Dmitry Sinkovsky Russian Baroque Violin
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
Various dates and times

Grand Prize Winner’s Concert
World Harp Congress
22 July, 4.00pm

Chamber Music Extravaganza
World Harp Congress
22 July, 7.30pm

Celebrating the Early Harp
World Harp Congress
24 July, 7.30pm

We are becoming enslaved by our technology
IQ2 Oz Debate
12 Aug, 6.45pm

Brundibár
Opera Prometheus Incorporated
14 Aug, 6.00pm & 8.00pm

Carnival Francais
Omega Ensemble
15 Aug, 7.30pm

Songbird Live in Concert
Marina Prior
16 Aug, 8.00pm

Imogen Cooper
Musica Viva Australia
Various dates and times

Boundless
Australian String Quartet
21 Aug, 7.00pm

Mozart & Mendelssohn
A Little Lunch Music
22 Aug, 12.30pm

Intimate Letters
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Various dates and times

Vocal Fireworks
The Song Company
31 Aug, 3.00pm

MAHLER 4 & SIBELIUS 6
17-28 June

Under Richard Tognetti’s direction, the ACO’s Beethoven 9 concerts won Limelight’s Best Orchestral Concert in 2012 and in June the Australian Chamber Orchestra tackle the biggest symphonic configuration in their history and two ACO premieres in one concert, with Mahler 4 & Sibelius 6.

Tognetti explores how astounding and diverse the symphonic experience can be, pairing the shortest and sweetest of all Mahler’s symphonies, the ‘Heavenly’ Symphony No.4, with Sibelius’ serenely beautiful 6th Symphony, which the composer said always reminded him ‘of the scent of the first snow.’

PIANO QUINTETS

12-16 July

In July, ACO Principal Violin Satu Vänskä performs firecracker showpiece Subito on the ACO’s Stradivarius violin, launching into a chamber music concert of Slavic melancholy and joy – Piano Quintets.

Written just prior to the Nazi invasion of the USSR, Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet is a dramatic and harrowing premonition of the coming terror.

Melting away the turbulence of Shostakovich is the bright, melodious joy of Dvořák’s piano quintet, one of the greatest pieces of chamber music in the canon, performed by Finnish pianist Paavali Jumppanen, internationally regarded for performances of “immense power and an extraordinary range of colours” (New York Times).

purchase tickets
online Mahler 4 & Sibelius 6, Piano Quintets
by phone (02) 8256 2222
in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place
tickets $47- $129
(additional fees may apply)

Mahler 4 & Sibelius 6
Tues 17 June 8pm
Wed 18 June 7pm
Fri 27 June 1.30pm
Sat 28 June 7pm

Piano Quintets
Fri 11 July 1.30pm
Sat 12 July 7pm
Tues 15 July 8pm
Wed 16 July 7pm

 

SYDNEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA With Simon Tedeschi 5 June, 7pm

Simon Tedeschi joins the Sydney Youth Orchestra for the second concert in the 2014 subscription series at City Recital Hall. Playing Grieg’s Piano Concerto, one of his few large scale works, Tedeschi adds his experience to the vibrancy of the youth orchestra in what promises to be an exceptional night for concertgoers. The concert begins with the Overture from Glinka’s Russlan and Ludmilla.  Quite a curtain-raiser, bursting forth with an assertive motto for brass, winds and timpani, it is a uniquely Russian combination of earthy exuberance and heroic feeling.  The strings develop the piece into a lyrical passage and together the orchestra brings the piece to a rousing conclusion. Finally, enjoy the uplifting sounds of Dvorak’s Symphony from the New World. This work was number 6 on the ABC’s Classic 100 and features one of the best known largo melodies of all time. This concert featuring the Sydney Youth Orchestra, conducted by Max McBride and featuring Simon Tedeschi will be one to remember. Book your tickets today. program GLINKA Russlan & Ludmilla: Overture GRIEG Piano Concerto DVORAK Symphony No.9 artists Max McBride Conductor Simon Tedeschi Piano

special offer For 10 days only, take advantage of 10% off all tickets to Sydney Youth Orchestras’ 5 June performance featuring Simon Tedeschi, exclusive to City Recital Hall subscribers*. Enter the promo code: CONCERT when booking over the phone or at the box office, alternatively click here to purchase online.

purchase tickets online at cityrecitalhall.com by phone (02) 8256 2222 in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place tickets $15- $50 (additional fees may apply) *10% off for 10 days valid from 12 May until midnight 22 May. Not to be used with any other offer, available for new ticket purchases only.

Thursday 15^th May – 7.30pm

Musica Viva presents American Brass Quintet

 

In their first Australian appearance for four decades, the world’s leading ‘high priests of brass’ bring their rich-toned and perfectly matched sound to this unforgettable, masterly concert, spanning the centuries from the grandeur of Renaissance Venice to the high-octane excitement of the 21st century.

 

PROGRAM:

 

In Gabrieli’s Day (edited by Raymond Mase)
Luca MARENZIO Scendi dal paradiso
Luigi MAZZI Canzon Prima a 5
Giovanni GABRIELI Sacro tempio d’honor
Antonio CANGIASI Canzon “La Girometta”
Giovanni GASTOLDI Balletti a cinque voci

William LOVELOCK Miniature Suite

David SAMPSON Chesapeake

Ludwig MAURER Five Pieces

Claudio MONTEVERDI Three Madrigals (edited by Raymond Mase)
    Si ch’io vorrei morire
Non più guerra, pietate
Ah dolente partita

Joan TOWER Copperwave

 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketek.com.au or by calling Ticketek on 132 849. They will also be sold on the night if not sold out.

A reserve: $69.00 – $79.00

B reserve: $48.00 – $55.00

 

 

 

Saturday 31^st May – 8:00pm

Wind Orchestra Concert

 

The University of Newcastle Wind Orchestra’s end of semester performance.

 

PROGRAM:

 

• A Grand, Grand Overture – Malcolm Arnold/Taylor
• Ebony Concerto – Igor Stravinsky
• 5 Folk Songs – Bernard Gilmore
• Prelude, Fugue and Riffs – Leonard Bernstein

Interval

• Dance Movements – Philip Sparke
• Symphonic Dances from West Side Story – Leonard Bernstein

 

 

Tickets sold on the night one hour before doors open. Adults $20 / concession $10 / family of four $45

 

 

Sunday 22^nd June – 2:00pm

Hunter Singers present Winter Song

 

A selection of vibrant songs performed by this well-respected local choir.

 

Contact Kim Sutherland on 0412 496 138 to purchase tickets. $30 / $25 / $10.

 

 

 

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The Australian Philharmonic Orchestra has today announced it will be touring both Australia and New Zealand with legendary tenor, Andrea Bocelli. Led by internationally renowned opera conductor Eugen Kohn, the 69-piece orchestra will be touring Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth this September.

This will in fact be the first time the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra have performed in New Zealand.

In each city, the legendary tenor will also be accompanied by 60 piece local choirs including The Auckland Choral, The Brisbane Chorale, The Sydney Philharmonia Choir, the Ashton Smith Singers (Melbourne), the Elder Conservatorium Chorale (Adelaide) and the West Australian Symphony Chorale.

The concerts will each be a two-part performance, featuring a selection of classical opera arias and songs, as well as hits from Andrea Bocelli’s latest album “Passione”- a collection of the world’s most beautiful love songs.

With one of the most recognisable voices in modern music, Andrea Bocelli is a global icon who has forged a career spanning almost 20 years, selling a staggering 80 million records worldwide. Bocelli last toured in Australia in 2008, performing sell-out arena concerts to an audience of over 65,000.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Auckland Vector Arena – September 11th

Brisbane Entertainment Centre – September 14th

Sydney Allphones Arena – September 16th

Adelaide Entertainment Centre – September 18th

Melbourne Rod Laver Arena – September 21st

Perth Arena – September 24th

 

Tickets are now on sale via www.andreabocelli.com/tickets or Ticketek.com.au in Australia and Ticketmaster.co.nz in New Zealand with prices starting at $99.00 per person.

 

MARINA PRIOR SONGBIRD – LIVE IN CONCERT 16 August, 8pm

Australia’s leading lady of the theatre stage, Marina Prior celebrates “Songbird” in a one night only Sydney performance. Marina Prior’s name is synonymous with many major productions of big musicals within Australia including The Phantom Of The Opera, Les Miserables and most recently Mary Poppins. As part of a national tour, Marina Prior will perform at City Recital Hall on 16 August offering fans a collection of the most loved songs from across Marina’s illustrious career. Accompanied by her musical director and pianist of 24 years, David Cameron, don’t miss your chance to experience the vocal prowess of Marina Prior.

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reviews “Marina Prior shows vocal power that has made her such a popular star”– The Age “A force in Australian musical theatre” – Sydney Morning Herald “Prior’s voice is both distinctive and timeless” – Adelaide Advertiser “She had the crowd eating out of her hands”– The West Australian

purchase tickets online at cityrecitalhall.com by phone (02) 8256 2222 in person at City Recital Hall Angel Place tickets $70 – $80 (additional fees may apply) Concessions avilable