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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.

August Events In Sydney

Classical Jazz News and Events

If it’s a classical or jazz performance you’re interested in attending throughout the month of August, 2MBS Fine Music Sydney have made some hand picked highlights to help you decide.

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...

High Five: Lucy Kiely

Barry O'Sullivan Interviews Jazz Magazine

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.

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.

The Sydney International Piano Competition:The marathon begins

Classical News and Events

It’s July. By now all the aspiring pianists around the world have learned whether they were successful and made the cut for the 32 competitors who will battle it out on the keyboard for this year’s winner.

2023 Art Music Awards to take place at Carriageworks

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APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre are thrilled to announce that the Art Music Awards of 2023 will take place on Tuesday, August 15th, at Carriageworks in Sydney, on Gadigal land. This grand event aims to celebrate the remarkable achievements of exceptional talent in the composition, performance, education, and presentation of Australian music.

Born on This Day – Georgie Fame (26.06.43)

Born On This Day Jazz On This Day

Georgie Fame is without a doubt, a hugely iconic figure in the UK jazz scene, renowned for his unique blend of jazz, rhythm and blues, and soul. Born as Clive Powell on June 26, 1943, in Leigh, Lancashire, Georgie Fame displayed exceptional musical talent from an early age.

CD Review: To Listen, To Sing: Ngarra-Burria: First Peoples composers

CD Reviews

Ngarra-Burria (‘To Listen, To Sing’) is a program instigated by Dharug composer and teacher Christopher Sainsbury in 2016 to encourage and enable indigenous composers to ‘create notated compositions and industry connections’.