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CD Review – I Didn’t Get to Where I Am Today

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

Jason Bruer’s third album with his band Hammerhead is a pleasurable pastiche of original compositions written during the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Born On This Day – André Georges Louis Onslow (27/7/1784)

Born On This Day Classical

Andre Georges Louis Onslow (or George, as he was more commonly known) was born into a wealthy family, which allowed him to pursue his musical studies without financial worry. He studied piano and composition with some of the leading musicians of the day, including Ignaz Pleyel, Johann Baptist Cramer, and Jean-Baptiste Rey.

Annie Ross – None One But Me (Documentary)

Jazz

“Annie lived a jazz life,” said Gill Parry, producer of No One But Me, this remarkable documentary about Annie Ross that originally screened at the 2012 Glasgow Film Festival.

CD Review: Light Dance – Black Tulip Trio

Barry O'Sullivan CD Reviews Jazz

The arrival of a new trio recording such as this often evokes the feeling of greeting an old friend. The...

The BBC Proms 2023

Classical News and Events

The BBC Proms 2023 is the 128th season of the BBC Proms, a classical music festival held every year at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The season will run from July 14 to September 9, 2023, and will feature a total of 84 concerts, including 13 world premieres.

High Five: Lucy Kiely

Barry O'Sullivan Interviews Jazz

Originally from Sydney, Lucy Kiely has lived and worked on the breathtaking Amalfi Coast of Italy for almost a decade. She has experience as a singer and songwriter, including co-writing the official Platinum Jubilee song for Queen Elizabeth II, performed at Buckingham Palace in 2022 by Grammy Award

Born on this Day: Deodat de Séverac (20/07/1872)

Born On This Day Classical

Deodat de Séverac was born on July 20, 1872, in Saint-Félix-Caraman, a small village in the south of France. He came from a family of noble lineage, but they lost their titles during the French Revolution. Displaying exceptional musical talent from a very young age. At the age of four, he reportedly began picking out tunes on the family piano, and by six, he was composing his first pieces.

As It Happened – Leah Berry

As It Happened Jazz program previews

2MBS Fine Music Sydney's goals include promoting young Australian musicians. We have established As It Happened, creating recording opportunities for emerging artists. Welcome songstress Leah Berry.

Sundays sound different

Classical Jazz Program Highlights

From Sunday 2 July, Sundays will sound different. With two new programs (Explorations and Jazz Interaction), the day is still fine presenting, fine curation, fine music.

Infinite Dial 2023 reveals 81% of Australians listen to digital audio monthly

From the web News and Events

Australia is leading the way in digital audio listening, challenging the perception that younger music fans have abandoned radio for platforms like Spotify and TikTok. According to the seventh Infinite Dial Australia report, 81% of Australians aged 12 and above listen to digital audio monthly, surpassing the figure of 75% in the United States. This includes listening to AM, FM, and DAB+ radio stations online, as well as podcasts and music streaming services.