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Ticket Giveaway
Operantics
When and Where:Friday 21 November at 7pm
Mosman Art GallerySunday 23 November at 3.30pm
Blackheath Uniting ChurchTickets: $25 - $60
Bookings: click here
Discover the world through the eyes of Emily Dickinson in A Certain Slant of Light, a captivating recital from Operantics. Featuring contemporary American and Australian settings of Dickinson’s poetry, this program delves into her reflections on hope, love, grief, and eternity with sensitivity and passion. Experience the beauty and intensity of one of literature’s most enigmatic voices through the music she's inspired. 2MBS Fine Music Sydney Subscribers have an opportunity to win a double pass to see Operantics on Friday 21 November (Mosman Art Gallery) or on Sunday 23 November (Blackheath).
Ticket Giveaway
Selby & Friends: Epic Diva
When and Where:Saturday 22 November at 4pm
Bowral Memorial HallSunday 23 November at 2.15pm
Turramurra Uniting ChurchMonday 24 November at 7pm
City Recital Hall, Sydney Tickets: $60 - $96
Bookings: click here
Selby & Friends' season-ender, Epic Diva, presents luscious, riveting piano quartets: Matthew Hindson’s fabulous single-movement Epic Diva; Piano Quartet No. 2 in G minor, Op. 45 by Gabriel Fauré; and the Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 by Johannes Brahms. Renowned pianist Kathryn Selby is joined by brilliant British violinist Elizabeth Layton, young violist Isabella Bignasca, and virtuoso cellist Julian Smiles. This is the final Selby & Friends tour of the 2025 season!
2MBS Fine Music Sydney Subscribers have an opportunity to win a double pass to see Selby & Friends either in Bowral, Turramurra or City Recital Hall.
CD Giveaway
Jayson Gillham: Chopin Etudes
Chopin Etudes is now streaming on most platforms.
An illuminating new recording from one of Australia’s finest pianists, Jayson Gillham, Chopin Etudes showcases the complete set of 27 Etudes alongside the heroic Polonaise in A-flat major. With poetic sensitivity and breathtaking virtuosity, Gillham reveals Chopin’s genius as both composer and storyteller, transforming technical mastery into an intimate exploration of beauty and emotion.
Tune in to 2MBS Fine Music Breakfast this Friday 14 November to hear highlights from Chopin Etudes. 2MBS Fine Music Sydney subscribers have an exclusive opportunity to win a copy of Chopin Etudes.
The Australian Ballet - Prism
Season ends this Saturday!
When: Friday 7 - Saturday 15 November
Where: Sydney Opera House
Tickets: from $78
A bold new triple bill, Prism brings together three distinct artistic journeys in one unforgettable program with The Australian Ballet. Pairing visionary choreographers with iconic composers, Prism is an ambitious contemporary ballet performance unlike any other. Experience three short works from internationally renowned choreographers Jerome Robbins and William Forsythe, alongside Australia’s own contemporary dance powerhouse Stephanie Lake. Paired with compositions by Philip Glass, James Blake, and J.S. Bach
reimagined by Peter Brikmanis, Prism promises a striking and electrifying experience.
The Annual Glebe Music Festival
Inspiring concerts
When: Sunday 16 November at 3pm
Where: Glebe Town Hall, Glebe
Tickets: from $10, under 21s free
The 36th Annual Glebe Music Festival continues this weekend with three unforgettable concerts across Glebe’s finest venues, showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Sydney’s music scene. This Sunday Jane Downer and Austral Harmony perform on baroque oboes and recorder, bringing to life J.S. Bach’s exquisite obbligato writing, music of pastoral beauty and vitality, perfectly suited to the spirit of spring and played on authentic historical instruments. Afternoon tea included!
City of Sydney
Come along to sing-along
When: Wednesdays 26 November, 10 and 17 December at 1.15pm
Where: The Cliff Noble Community Centre, Alexandria
Tickets: free (bookings recommended)
Sing along to some of your favourite songs in this fun and uplifting one-hour session!
Organised by City of Sydney and led by an experienced choir mistress, this friendly and relaxed group meets every fortnight or weekly to enjoy the simple pleasure of making music together. There’s no pressure or performance, just a welcoming space to sing, laugh, and connect with others. Whether you’re a confident vocalist or someone who only sings in the shower, you’ll fit right in. Come along, lift your voice, and share the joy of singing!
In Conversation
Ana de la Vega
Ana de la Vega performs at the Snow Concert Hall on Saturday 15 November. Tickets for the 2026 season are now available.
A chance encounter with Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto changed Ana de la Vega’s life forever. It inspired her so much that she is now one of the most sought-after flautists of her generation, praised for her crystal clear and velvety tone. She has appeared in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including Philharmonie Berlin, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and London’s Wigmore Hall. No stranger to the recording studio, she’s released six albums, including the enchanting My Paris. Having been based in Europe for 15 years, Ana has returned to Australia and is now artistic director of the
Snow Concert Hall in Canberra. Ana’s career is a story of dedicated practice and determined persistence, from knocking on doors in Paris to study under teachers connected to her musical idol Jean-Pierre Rampal, to creating an entirely new concert series at the Snow Concert Hall from scratch.
She describes her desire to make classical music more accessible and emotionally engaging for new audiences, reflecting on her own transformative experience of discovering it as a child. She speaks with passion about artistry, perseverance, and the expressive power of music to connect deeply with listeners regardless of background or experience.
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