TERRA AUSTRALIS – Land of the Imagination AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER CHOIR (ACC) Directed by Douglas Lawrence “Simply phenomenal” General Anzeiger Bonn The ACC invites listeners to explore a new concept in concert programming. Great works for choir are matched by year with voyages in search of Terra Australis, the fabled Great Southern Land, and later expeditions…
Tait Awardee to compete in the 2019 BBC Young Dancer competition!
Chloe Keneally has been a Tait Awardee since joining the English National Ballet School in 2016. She is completing her third year which is flying to a close. As an exciting development opportunity for Chloe, the English National Ballet School nominated her to compete in the 2019 BBC Young Dancer competition. This is held every two years…
Lauren Fagan selected as Australian representative in 2019 Cardiff Singer of the World
We are delighted to confirm that Lauren Fagan is to be the Australian representative in the 2019 BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. To be selected as your nation’s representative is a great honour, we are thrilled for her Twenty singers from 15 countries have been chosen for this summer’s competition. The contestants come from…
Glowing reviews for Jessica Cottis conducting ‘The Monstrous Child’
The reviews are in for the world premiere of ‘The Monstrous Child’ by Gavin Higgins and Francesca Simon, a new production directed by Timothy Sheader and designed by Paul Wills, at the Linbury Theatre, The Royal Opera House. We are thrilled to see that #TaitAwardee, and Chair of the Tait Music Board, Jessica Cottis has received…
Connor D’Netto youngest ever Composer-In-Residence at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music
Connor D’Netto set to shine in home state, in a year of major works! We are thrilled to share this wonderful news about our 2017 -2019 Tait Scholar at the Royal College of Music. 25-year-old Brisbane-born composer – Connor D’Netto, was unveiled last week as this year’s Composer-in-Residence for the internationally famed Australian Festival of Chamber…
Tait Awardees to star in Opera North production of La Boheme
We are delighted to announce that #TaitAwardees, Lauren Fagan, and Samantha Clarke are to sing major roles in Opera North’s production of La Boheme later this year. Lauren is to sing Mimi, Samantha the role of Musetta. Lauren Fagan Lauren was generously supported by a grant from Trust donors, Michael Whalley OAM & Karen Goldie-Morrison…
Jessica Cottis to conduct ‘Monstrous Child’ at the Royal Opera House
Tonight Australian conductor (and Chair of the Tait Music Board) Jessica Cottis conducts the world premiere of Gavin Higgins and Francesca Simon‘s opera The Monstrous Child at the newly re-opened Linbury Theatre, Royal Opera House. Directed by Timothy Sheader, designed by Paul Wills, with singers Marta Fontanals-Simmonds, Daniel Shelvey, Rosie Aldridge, Tom Randle, Lucy Schaufer, Graeme Broadbent, and Elizabeth…
New opera by Luke Styles (Ned Kelly) opens in Perth
World premieres, certainly from an Australian standpoint, don’t come much bigger than this! NED KELLY, composed by Luke Styles with libretto by Peter Goldsworthy and given birth here by Lost and Found as part of the 2019 Perth International Arts Festival. Performed at the heritage listed No1 Mill at Jarrahdale the venue is an enormous 2 sided…
Songhaven Concert in 10 DAYS!
The Tait is delighted to support the inspiring work of Songhaven, a dementia friendly concert series founded by a young Australian mezzo-soprano, and former Tait Awardee, Vivien Conacher. Their next concert is at St Paul’s, Knightsbridge on Saturday 9th February. More below. Hi all, A friendly reminder that booking is now open for our next…
Andrey Lebedev, Classical Guitar | August 2018 Newsletter
Andrey Lebedev (2016-2017 Awardee) has enjoyed a busy few months with several exciting projects and awards to announce. Highlights have been: Awarded the inaugural New Elizabethan Award in duo with singer Lotte Betts-Dean. The prize includes a recital at Wigmore Hall on 9th February 2019. Placing 3rd at the Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition. Realising Death Speaks, an innovative…