Image courtesy of Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jay Patel. With “Die Walküre,” the second opera of Richard Wagner’s four-opera “Ring” cycle, the epic plot comes down to the human level, having begun in the first opera, “Das Rheingold,” in the realm of gods (albeit flawed), Rhinemaidens, giants, and other immortals. This November 15 and 17’s performances of “Die Walküre” in {…}
Photo credit: Daniel Boud We can be grateful that the Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Simone Young has a passion for the music of Arnold Schoenberg in this, his 150th anniversary year. On Friday March 15th, it led to the first performance in Sydney of Schoenberg’s concert-drama “Gurrelieder,” a massive work that was first performed in Vienna 111 years ago, {…}
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young’s contract as Chief Conductor has been extended by two years until the end of 2026. Young’s first two seasons as Chief Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra have been marked by acclaimed performances and landmark events and the announcement of her extension as Chief Conductor has offered Young a chance to reflect {…}
(Photo credit: Daniel Boud) Concert performances of “Das Rheingold” by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra (SSO) in the Opera House Concert Hall November 16-18 were the most recent events in what is shaping up to be a bit of a Wagner year in Australia. Next month sees Opera Australia’s much-awaited new “Ring cycle” in Brisbane, delayed twice previously by COVID. Back {…}
(Credit: (c)Jay Patel) The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has announced that Simone Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2022. Following a worldwide search, the orchestra announced that in 12 months prior to her taking up the role, Young will be the Orchestra’s Chief Conductor Designate. The conductor noted in a press release, “I am thrilled to take up this {…}