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Born On This Day: Pablo Bruna (22.06.1611)

Born On This Day Classical

In the vast realm of classical music, the name Pablo Bruna may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries. However, this Spanish composer of the Baroque era left an indelible mark on the music world with his exceptional organ compositions and his contributions to sacred music.

Contemporary Music Collective – A New Lineup

Contemporary Music Collective Programs

The Contemporary Music Collective remains a critical part of 2MBS Fine Music’s fine music. Two new programs join the eccentric and the talented: The Pounding System is presented by Clay Caplice, and Snail Radio by Danny Wild.

Highlights from a week of Fine Music Mornings

Classical Program Highlights program previews

Here is just a small sample from this week's Classical Fine Music. Weekday mornings with Diversions in Fine Music, and Concert Hall.

As It Happened: The Motion Quartet

As It Happened Jazz Programs

2MBS Fine Music is committed to promoting Australian musicians with a focus on the young. On Saturday’s Emergent Jazz at 7:00pm, we present The Motion Quartet, a jazz group of significant talent from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Australian Haydn Ensemble – Die Stille Nacht

Digital Arts Calendar

Die Stille Nacht is a beautiful concert of baroque works that turns the dark night of the soul into a blissful place. The ebony tones of bass-baritone David Greco blend perfectly with dark velvet strings, while, against them, the baroque flute of Melissa Farrow shines as delicately as a thin crescent of moonlight.

The Hohle Fels Flute: Unveiling the Earliest Known Musical Instrument

In the picturesque region of the Swabian Jura in Germany lies a cave that guards a profound secret dating back 40,000 years—a musical treasure that fundamentally reshapes our comprehension of human history.

MUSICA VIVA GARRICK OHLSSON REVIEW

Classical Live performance review News and Events

The touch was as light as a feather as American pianist Garrick Ohlsson teased the pianissimo opening out of Franz Schubert’s Impromptu in C minor, the first of his Opus 90 four impromptus. It set the scene for what was to be a wonderfully intimate recital at the City Recital Hall.

CD Review: In The Waves

CD Reviews

Born out of a pandemic-inspired reconnection with ocean swimming, these compositions are loosely themed on the physical and philosophical qualities of water as a common thread.

Jazz-In-Conversation: Jason Bruer

Barry O'Sullivan Jazz Jazz In Conversation

Each Friday at noon, Barry O’Sullivan invites a studio guest onto Friday’s A Jazz Hour, this week welcoming Australian saxophonist, Jason Bruer.

Berlin, Rachmaninov, and Barramundi with Michael Field

Partner Content

First Class Magazine’s Nicole Lenoir-Jourdan sits down with 2MBS Fine Music Sydney’s Professor Michael Field to talk all things music and travel.