Rockdale Opera Company
La Bohème

When: Saturday 18 November at 7.30pm, Sunday 19 November at 2pm
Where: Rockdale Town Hall
Tickets: $50 - $55, $35 (child under 12)

Rockdale Opera Company presents Puccini’s much-loved opera, La Bohème.
This fully-staged production, with MD Dr. Steven Stanke and Director Joseph Restubog, features a stellar cast and orchestra.

The tragic story of the impoverished seamstress Mimi and the struggling poet Rodolfo’s doomed love affair as captured by Puccini’s poignant and evocative score, pulls at the heartstrings and stirs emotions. The glittering café scene in Act II, which introduces the feisty and passionate Musetta, perfectly captures romantic Bohemian Paris,

With its moving storyline, endearing characters and heart-breakingly beautiful music, La Bohème can be seen and enjoyed over and over again.
Don't miss it!

The King’s Singers
Back! in Harmony

When: Monday 18 March at 7.30pm
Where: City Recital Hall
Tickets: from $89 on sale now!

The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. They are renowned for their unrivalled technique, impeccable vocal blend and delightfully British wit.

For their first Australian tour in over 6 years they are curating a collection of popular songs that have resonated with audiences the world over. This diverse program, spanning 500 years, ranges from medieval to renaissance, romantic to contemporary, folk and pop,

Beloved by the world over, from London’s Royal Albert Hall to New York’s Carnegie Hall, this concert is not to be missed.

Giveaway - The Chelsea Detective Series 2 DVD

Release Date: Wednesday 6 December
Run Time: 360 minutes
Rating: M – mature themes, violence, drug references and coarse language

Even London's richest borough has a sordid side!

The glitz and glamour of London’s wealthiest neighbourhood masks a dark side that Chelsea local DI Max Arnold (Adrian Scarborough, Sanditon) knows all too well. Killers lurk among the immaculate mansions and luxury stores, and it’s up to Max and his new partner, DS Layla Walsh (Vanessa Emme, Dublin Murders), to expose them.

Fine Music News subscribers have the opportunity to win one of 10 copies of The Chelsea Detective Series 2 (rrp $34.95) courtesy of Nixco.

Watch the trailer here.

Enjoy, Learn, Discuss: The music
of the Rhine and Moselle

When: Sunday 19 November at 2.30pm
Where: 2MBS Fine Music Sydney studios 
Tickets: from $15 

Bring your imagination along for this sojourn along the Rhine River and sample from a tasting plate of rich classical music history.

Meet the likes of Hildegard of Bingen, the Schumanns of Dusseldorf, the Beethovens of Bonn, pay respects to Lorelei and Wagner’s Rhinemaidens and listen to a sample of music that the Rhine has inspired throughout the years.

Hosted by 2MBS Fine Music Sydney presenter Mary Moran and includes light refreshments.

Emerging Artist Programs
applications closing soon!

Our Stefan Kruger Scholarship is valued at $13,000 with an $8,000 cash award, alongside a $5,000 promotional credit. Additionally, they gain access to the Fine Music Founders' Studio for rehearsals.

Our Ken Weatherley Jazz Scholarship is valued at $10,000, including a $5,000 cash component and $5,000 in-kind support for promotional and broadcast assistance. Recipients of this award also have access to the Fine Music Founders' Studio. And, in partnership with Foundry 616, Sydney’s pre-eminent jazz venue, the award also includes two performance opportunities at Foundry.

Our Artists In Residence Program offers a unique 12-month residency to one classical music ensemble and one jazz ensemble. It includes broadcast opportunities, access to the Fine Music Founders' Studio, and promotional support valued at $10,000. This program aims to help local ensembles build their professional profile and audience.

Applications close
Thursday 30 November

2MBS 2024 Calendar

With the new year fast approaching it's time to get your 2024 calendar. Fortunately, we have just the calendar for you!

Featuring a different composer for each month, this high quality and colourful wall calendar is wire-bound and opens to A3 size.

Our 2024 wall calendar is very attractive, practical and an ideal Christmas gift.

It’s available now for just $20 plus postage.

Half-price CD Fair

When: Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 November from 9am - 6pm
Where: Crows Nest Centre, Ernest Place, Crows Nest

Our annual 50% off CD Fair returns to Crows Nest with a bumper two-day event next weekend! 

You’ll be sure to find a great range of CDs and classical vinyl, so come along and grab a bargain.

Please complete our online collection form if you would like to donate books, CDs and vinyl records for one of our upcoming fairs.

In Conversation with
Katya Apekisheva

Katya Apekisheva has earnt her place as one of Europe’s most renowned pianists. Grammophone Magazine described her as a “profoundly gifted artist”. She’s performed across the world in auspicious venues including London’s Wigmore Hall, and appears on multiple albums. This week, her latest album with fellow pianist Charles Owen is released on the Orchid Classics label, featuring the music of Poulenc, Debussy and Milhaud.

Katya talks about her upbringing and tuition at the tail end of the Soviet system, her collaborations with Charles and other musicians, plus introduces a diverse selection of works that have shaped her musical inspiration and career development.

This interview was recorded at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville earlier this year. Festival director Jack Liebeck curated a delightful schedule of concerts, talks and other events for his second year as artistic director, bringing artists together from around Australia and all over the world. The next AFCM takes place from 26 July to 4 August 2024.