For the love of art song
Every time the Vienna-based Australian soprano Alexandra Flood returns home, young singers seek her advice about art song. Now she’s establishing a festival to ensure its future.
Shamistha de Soysa is a choral singer, pianist and writer. A retired medic, she runs the website SoundsLikeSydney, established and runs DocsVox NSW Doctors Choir, volunteered at Fine Music FM, and sang with Sydney Philharmonia Symphony Chorus for 12 years.
Every time the Vienna-based Australian soprano Alexandra Flood returns home, young singers seek her advice about art song. Now she’s establishing a festival to ensure its future.
A dusty Venetian gem brought to life by a impressive singers whose dramatic abilities match their vocal prowess.
"For me this is totally, totally unbelievable.” Shanul Sharma sings the role of a personal hero in Philip Glass’s minimalist masterpiece Satyagraha.
Is it time to ditch star ratings? Shamistha de Soysa would be happy to see them go.
Dietrich Buxtehude's consideration of the body of Christ upon the cross is brilliantly performed by Pinchgut's gilt-edged ensemble.
Bach Akademie Australia's Easter presentation sets a new measure of excellence for baroque vocal performance.
The importance of breath control for musicians and singers.
This month’s performance highlights from ABC Classic, independent radio and streaming.
Inspired by a collection of magnificent tapestries, Deborah Cheetham's Woven Song benefits from the first-hand communication of its composer.
The 2023 Gondwana Choirs National Choral School comes to a joyous conclusion as 150 young singers perform with guest artists.
The original scores tell you how early music should be played, says Jordi Savall.
The choir is in superlative form in the ABO's annual concert featuring traditional carols, sacred songs and popular numbers.
In this adventurous concert exploring the experiences of Mary, mother of Christ, the singers give an expert performance, but the production values could be better.