Trio from London International Players Lisa Peacock Presents Thursday Lunchtime Showcases Three renowned soloists combine to perform a scintillating programme of works for this rarely heard combination. Wigmore Hall, 24th November 13:00 ANA DE LA VEGA – DANIEL RÖHN – IRINA BOTAN flute …
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Herald Sun Aria winner Panayiota Kalatzis sweeps all before her | Herald Sun
We are thrilled to report that Tait Awardee, Panayiota Kalatzis, won the coveted 2016 Herald Sun Aria in Melbourne’s, Hamer Hall a few days ago. Panayiota was the 2014 recipient of the Australian International Opera Awards which gave her the funds to study at the Wales International Academy of Voice with Dennis O’Neill. SCINTILLATING soprano…
Elena Xanthoudakis to take on the Queen
The Australian soprano reflects on the challenges of singing Donizetti’s tragic Anna Bolena. While Anna Bolena is definitely on the larger end of the bel canto roles, it still requires great flexibility, as well as heft and drama where required. It is a great thrill to sing and while it is perhaps ‘heavier’ than some…
Jessica Cottis to conduct, Borodin's 'Prince Igor' for Chelsea Opera Group
Australian conductor, Jessica Cottis is to conduct Chelsea Opera Groups concert performance of Borodin’s masterpiece, ‘Prince Igor’ at London’s, Cadogan Hall on the 22nd of October. Famous for its soaring melodies and dances the opera is sadly rarely performed. The cast includes Australian baritone, Joshua Bloom. Saturday 22nd October 2016 at 6.30pm Prince Igor by Alexander Borodin…
Jo Dee Yeoh, Cello – Tait Awardee 2016
We are delighted to introduce you to Jo Dee-Yeoh. Jo is one of our musical awardees this year, and is continuing her Masters Degree in Performance at the Royal College of Music. Jo is to play with the Tait Chamber Orchestra in our Tait Winter Prom at St John’s Smith Square on Wednesday 30th November….
Vivien Conacher in recital – Moonstruck at the Bloomsbury Festival
A recital of English song, German lieder, and French mélodie selected and performed by Australian mezzo-soprano Vivien Conacher. Vivien is a 2016 Tait Awardee. Date: October 20, 2016 6:30 pm Venue: Lumen URC moon·strick·en (-strĭk′ən) adj. 1. Dazed or distracted with romantic sentiment. 2. Mentally deranged; crazy. Tickets: £6 Vivien Conacher Vivien Conacher is an…
Tait Awardee, Benjamin Mellefont to play Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
We are delighted to share the news that Tait Awardee, Benjamin Mellefont is to play Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto on Thursday 13 October 2016 7:30pm & Friday 14 October 2016 7:30pm at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall with the ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA. Benjamin was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in October 2015. He…
John Amis Award at Dartington International Summer School
We are delighted to announce The Tait Memorial Trust, ‘John Amis Award’ at the Dartington International Summer School. The Award, valued at £1,700, will fund the studies of a young Australian for two weeks intensive work at next year’s School. This will be an annual award available to an Australian citizen who wishes to further…
Australia Piano Quartet to play at Wigmore Hall
AUSTRALIA PIANO QUARTET (Rebecca Chan, violin; Daniel de Borah, piano; Thomas Rann, cello; James Wannan, viola) Thursday 15 September 2016 at 1:00PM Programme: MOZART: Piano Quartet in E flat K.452 (after Quintet for piano & winds) BRAHMS: Piano Quartet in C minor Op. 60 ‘Intellectually and musically vigorous’ – Sydney Morning Herald ‘Chamber playing of…
Yelian He plays cello concerto with the Sydney Symphony
2015 is a pretty special year for me. It’s the first year I’ve spent experiencing the 30’s, the first time my cello was swabbed and searched instead of me in an airport, and it’s the first time I’ve performed a concerto without a conductor – and with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra to boot. …