Mike Guilfoyle, Author at 2MBS Fine Music Sydney

2023 Ken Weatherley Jazz Scholar

Emerging Artist Program Jazz

Meet our 2023 Ken Weatherley Jazz Scholar, saxophonist, Chris O'Dea. Chris aims to use his scholarship to compose and record an album inspired by traditional jazz and Cuban 'Son'

Zodiac

Emerging Artist Program Jazz

Meet our 2023 Jazz Artists in Residence, Zodiac, a Sydney based quartet, comprised of 4 of Australia’s young emerging talents;. The ensemble is deeply rooted in the creativity and freedom of contemporary jazz.

CD of the Week – As Beautiful As Day

CD of the Week Jazz

Pianist Rodric White’s new album ‘AS BEAUTIFUL AS DAY’ Inspired by original music projects by Mike Nock, Chris Cody, and Paul Cutlan, Rodric decided to return to the studio to record a backlog of music written since his 2006 album THE SEA OF TRANQUILITY.

2023 Stefan Kruger Scholarship

Emerging Artist Program

The judges for our 2022 Stefan Kruger Scholarship, Gerard Willems AM, Amelia Farrugia and 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Chairman, Michael Morton-Evans OAM, faced a difficult decision in picking this year’s scholarship recipient, pianist and composer, Xiaokang Zhang

CD Review – Estonian Premieres

CD Reviews Fine Music Magazine Paul Cooke

One of Europe’s most vibrant musical cultures is that of Estonia, one of the Baltic states that gained independence after the breakup of the USSR.

CD of the Week – The Outsider

CD of the Week Jazz

The Outsider is Chris Cody's new album for his all-star 8 piece band, ranging from jazz to gospel, infused with African and Middle Eastern grooves.

CD of the Week – Dancing Waters

CD of the Week Jazz

Anoesis' album of original compositions ‘Dancing Waters’ aims to recognise the natural beauty of Australia and its history. ‘Dancing Waters’ was produced through the 2MBS Fine Music Jazz-Artist-in-Residence program.

MBS Network National Young Virtuoso Award Final

Classical Emerging Artist Program News and Events

Experience the virtuosity and excitement online of some of Australia’s brightest young stars of classical music at the MBS Network National Young Virtuoso Award Final on Sunday 20 November via digital stream.

2MBS Fine Music Sydney – Showcase

Classical Jazz Program Highlights

2MBS Fine Music Sydney’s Showcase returns this Sunday from 3pm with 4 stunning performances captured live in our Founders Studio.

CD of the Week – The Golden Age Project

CD of the Week

Award winning saxophonist Nick Russoniello teams up with specialist historical string players for this ground-breaking new album: The Golden Age Project...