The Australian Chamber Orchestra has welcomed a 416-year-old Italian viola into its collection. Take a listen. Stefanie Farrands’s search took her across the world, into multiple concert halls, and trialling countless instruments — before she finally struck a chord. "I laid it on my collarbone, and the way that it resonated, I just burst into tears. I couldn't believe this instrument would form such a strong bond with me," she said. The instrument is believed to be one of the finest tenor violas
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"I only wanted to give the people in the concert hall a good laugh for once!" – Richard Strauss Strauss’ tone poem ‘Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks’ depicts the legendary trickster from German folklore. A clever and mischievous hero, Till Eulenspiegel has become a beloved symbol of rebellion and defiance against authority. Unlike the serious and profound tone poems which Strauss is best known for, ‘Till Eulenspiegel’ captures this playful essence of the folk hero and stands out as one of his mo
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The AWO’s Sydney Education Concert, “A Night to Shine!”, will take place tonight at Eugene Goossens Hall. Some of the great musicians from the AWO will perform side-by-side in a joint concert with young, aspiring musicians from the Regional Youth Orchestra NSW! This video is a little clip from their rehearsal today. | The Australian World Orchestra
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