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Author Archive | Peter Bassett
The Ring in Concert, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Friday 15 November 2024 at 6:00pm, and Sunday 17 November 2024 at 2:00pm. Concert Hall Sydney Opera House – Die Walküre in concert with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Simone Young. For complete cast and booking details see: www.sydneysymphony.com Thursday 13 November 2025 at 6:00pm, and Sunday 16 November 2025 at 2:00pm. Concert Hall […]
WAGNER’S CHORUSES. Peter Bassett
Wagner’s choruses are amongst the glories of his stage works. They are central to the action, not extraneous to it, and the mood and style of each reflects the dramatic imperatives of the work concerned. The aptness of these choruses is illustrated in the final act of Der fliegende Holländer where three contrasting groups interact […]
TRAVEL TO THE MULTICULTURAL CENTRE
Parking in the grounds of the Queensland Multicultural Centre will not be possible for quite some time because of major maintenance work to the Story Bridge from 22 July 2021 until further notice. However, Brisbane City Council Parking is available on Main Street and in the surrounding streets. From Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, […]
Wagner in Love – and some potent recordings. Peter Bassett
Shakespeare drew inspiration from the ‘dark lady of the sonnets’ and Beethoven found solace in his mysterious ‘immortal beloved’, but Richard Wagner was often inspired by relationships closer to home. Fleeting romantic encounters and domestic celebrations stimulated a private, intimate style of art rarely associated with a composer best known for his lofty theatrical visions […]
A Wonderful Experience: Parsifal in an Unusual Place. Colin Mackerras
Colin Mackerras reviews a Parsifal performance in China.