classikON shares classical and new music performed in unique spaces by independent musicians in Australia

Alex Raineri: Innovation in contemporary art music

by Pepe Newton | Nov 4, 2024

Artist Focus | Alex Raineri Churchill Fellowship, 2024 Alex Raineri is a Brisbane-based pianist, harpsichordist, composer, artistic director, producer, writer, radio presenter, and educator. He was recently awarded a Churchill Fellowship and we asked him to tell us...

Long and loud applause for ACC’s Encores

by Daniel Brace | Nov 4, 2024

Australian Chamber Choir | Encores November 3, 2024, St Mary of the Angels Basilica, Geelong, VIC It's marvellous, you know that moment at the end of a concert when the audience goes mad with applause and everyone claps and claps in the hope of one last parting gift:...

Good programming, outstanding singing – Luminescence Chamber Singers

by Jacqui Smith | Nov 3, 2024

Luminescence Chamber Singers and Roland Peelman AM | Old Airs 1 November 2024, Drill Hall Gallery, Canberra The mood was set for tonight’s concert in the Drill Hall Gallery (ANU) a wonderful backdrop of paintings by Euan Macleod featuring dramatic vistas from the...

Nobuyuki Tsujii with SSO, a superb exposition of a superb work

by Tony Burke | Oct 28, 2024

Sydney Symphony Orchestra | Elgar's Enigma Variations October 26, 2024, Sydney Opera House, NSW NICOLAS ELLIS conductor NOBUYUKI TSUJII piano It’s surprising that when one looks at the list of blind pianists over the years, the great majority have been primarily...

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra | 2025 on sale now

by Pepe Newton | Oct 27, 2024

Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra Season 2025 “Camerata captivates the audience with their artistic skill and their joy in playing music.” Tessa Blaber, audience member Experience the wonder and joy that is Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra in...

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs’ ‘Ode to Joy’ – A Celebration of Musical Revolution and Resilience

by Pepe Newton | Oct 27, 2024

Sydney Philharmonia Choirs - Ode to Joy October 26, 2024, Sydney Opera House, NSW A packed house at the Sydney Opera House, with standing room only, bore witness to an afternoon of musical grandeur and revolutionary spirit as the Sydney Philharmonia Choirs Festival...