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The opera event in Sydney that everyone is buzzing about opens this month. Pinchgut presents Dido and Aeneas by Purcell Get ready for a great night of theatre and music City Recital Hall 30 May–3 Jun Tickets are going fast. Hurry! Book now. pinchgutopera.com.au/dido-and-aeneas #pinhcgut2024

★★★★½ Pinchgut Opera proves Henry Purcell’s pocket opera Dido and Aeneas is a work ripe for reconstruction. limelight-arts.com.au/reviews/dido-a…

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This month, Cameron Lam - Composer brings a plethora of new Classical, Jazz and Sound Art releases to the Australian Art Music playlist from NGAIIRE & Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Anne Cawrse, Jane Stanley, Luke Howard, Andrew O'Connor, Brett Dean and more! limelight-arts.com.au/features/austr…

If you are surprised you haven't been paying attention.

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

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It's been an absolute dream singing Handel's 'Messiah' with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra and these legends this week. A delight to meet and be directed by the incredible Ivars Taurins from Tafelmusik. Our performance will be broadcast on ABC Classic just before Christmas! #freelancelife

2024: Debuts with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Adelaide Symphony Orchestra; my first outing as a composer on AVÉ's second album and Sydney Philharmonia ChorusOz (1000 musicians on stage) at the Sydney Opera House. Lots of other major projects with Pinchgut Opera, Bach Akademie Oz, The Song Company and more. #freelancelife

The issue with people “letting AI do the reading for them” is that a society that does not read is a society that can’t think critically. It can be easily manipulated by authoritarians. When we don’t read we are less informed, more dependent on tech tools, and more compliant.

What Power Art Thou? (The Cold Song) Purcell youtu.be/saB6Bk8-Sz4?si… via YouTube

Now in its second year, The Song Company's artist development program aims to provide a bridge between academic training and a career in vocal performance. limelight-arts.com.au/news/the-song-…

This is the best summary of the current geopolitical situation I have seen. Sir Alex Younger was head of MI6 between 2014 and 2020. Really worth watching.

The Trumpet Shall Sound [LIVE] (Messiah) Andrew O'Connor, Adelaide Symph... youtu.be/ONdzVyTb5iw?si… via YouTube

Katy Abbott Hidden Thoughts III: Stories of Awe (Excerpt) with melbourn... youtu.be/gu1JxeD2j2U?si… via YouTube