As It Happened Archives - 2MBS Fine Music Sydney

On this Day: September 27, 1827 – Franz Schubert finishes his song cycle Winterreise

As It Happened Classical

Franz Schubert's Winterreise is not only a musical masterpiece but also a work steeped in the profound emotions of the Romantic era. Composed in 1827, a mere year before Schubert's untimely death at the age of 31, Winterreise is a song cycle for voice and piano, set to 24 poems by Wilhelm Müller, telling the story of a young man who, after being rejected by his beloved, sets out on a winter journey.

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.

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.

The first known recording of classical music made on wax cylinder – Handel’s “Israel in Egypt”

As It Happened Classical

Classical music has been enjoyed by audiences for centuries, but the ability to record and preserve these performances is a relatively recent development. The first known recording of classical music was made on a wax cylinder, capturing a performance of Handel's Israel in Egypt.

As It Happened: Abby, Andrew and also Arty

As It Happened Jazz Programs

2MBS Fine Music Sydney has a commitment to supporting young Australian musicians. Listen in to Emergent Jazz (Saturday 25th at 7pm) for Abby, Andrew, and also Arty, as part of As It Happened - Live at Founders.