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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Recruits Josh Piterman For The Music of Billy Joel

Former Ten Tenor, UK Phantom and Corny Hairspray star Josh Piterman will join Phil Burton, Alinta Chidzey and Jess Hitchcock to perform the music of Billy Joel with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in November.

Tagged as: Alinta Chidzey, Australia, Billy Joel, classical, Jess Hitchcock, Josh Piterman, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO, Phil Burton, pop, rock

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Sigur Rós Perform With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall Melbourne #REVIEW

by Paul Cashmere

Sigur Rós has always been a spellbinding experience. Add the enchantment of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and you have one of the greatest MSO collaborations ever. It was simply beautiful.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, classical, Iceland, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sigur Ros

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Tommy Emmanuel and George Benson Are Making An Album Together

by Paul Cashmere

Grammy Award winning Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel and Grammy Award winning American guitarist George Benson are making an album together.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, classical, George Benson, guitar, guitar players, guitarists, jazz, Tommy Emmanuel

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Andrea Bocelli To Play One Australian Show Only In Sydney April 3

by Noise11.com

Tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform one Australian show only in Sydney April 3.

Tagged as: 90s, Andrea Bocelli, classical, Europe, Italy, opera

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Jet To Perform With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Jet will perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for One Show Only on 8 November at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne.

Tagged as: 00s, Australia, classical, Jet, Melbourne, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, rock

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Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ Is Now On DVD

by Paul Cashmere

Russell Morris’ 2023 ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ will be available on DVD from this Friday 5 July 2024.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, classical, orchestra, rock, Russell Morris, Symphonic Concert, The Real Thing

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Mike Oldfield’s ‘Tubular Bells’ To Be Performed Live With Richard A Smith In Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Mike Oldfield’s longtime collaborator Richard A Smith will perform ‘Tubular Bells’ in Australia to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic album.

Tagged as: 70s, classical, David A Smith, David Roy Williams, Mike Oldfield, rock, Tubular Bells, UK

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Russell Morris The Real Thing Symphonic Concert To Be Released On DVD

by Paul Cashmere

The music video edition of Russell Morris ‘The Real Thing Symphonic Concert’ will be released on DVD through Ambition in June.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, Australia, classical, orchestra, rock, Russell Morris, Symphonic Concert, The Real Thing

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Katie Noonan To Perform With Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Katie Noonan has been announced to perform with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in May.

Tagged as: Australia, classical, contemporary, Katie Noonan, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

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Rick Wakeman Announces His Final American Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary keyboard player Rick Wakeman has announced that his upcoming run of shows in the Americas will be his last American shows.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, classical, Prog Rock, Rick Wakeman, rock, UK, Yes

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Amanda Pelman To Present George Michael: Freedom With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

by Paul Cashmere

Producer Amanda Pelman is presenting ‘George Michael: Freedom’ with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra this Saturday night at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

Tagged as: Amanda Pelman, Australia, classical, George Michael, live music, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO

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Piaf! The Show Is Coming To Australia

by Paul Cashmere

‘Piaf! The Show’, France’s biggest musical in years, will tour Australia in 2024.

Tagged as: classical, Edith Piaf, France, Nathalie Lermitte, Piaf The Show, theatre

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Il Divo Australian Tour Announced

by Paul Cashmere

Il Divo will return to Australia for shows in October and November 2023.

Tagged as: 00s, classical, Europe, Il Divo, opera, pop

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Melbourne Symphony Pay Respect To The Music of Archie Roach with One Song

by Paul Cashmere

‘One Song – The Music of Archie Roach’ was possibly one of the most reverent events ever showcased by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. It was indeed a spiritual evening.

Tagged as: 90s, Archie Roach, Australia, classical, Dan Sultan, folk, indigenous, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, One Song, The Music of Archie Roach, William Barton

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Kate Ceberano and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Perform Together

by Paul Cashmere

To witness one of Australia’s greatest voices Kate Ceberano perform with one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, was indeed a special occasion.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Benjamin Northey, classical, Kate Ceberano, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, MSO, pop

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My Friend The Chocolate Cake perform at the Recital Centre in Melbourne on 16 June 2017. Photo by Ros OGorman

David Bridie Has A New Spoken Word Track ‘Sympathetic Man’

by Paul Cashmere

David Bridie has previewed his next album “Its Been A While Since Our Last Correspondence” with the track ‘Sympathetic Man’, a spoken word piece.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alt-pop, Australia, classical, David Bridie, Its Been A While Since Our Last Correspondence, rock spoken word, Sympathetic Man

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Francis Monkman of Sky and Curved Air Dead At 73

by Paul Cashmere

Francis Monkman, a founding member of prog-rock group Curved Air and classical/rock band Sky, has died at age 73.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, classical, Curved Air, Francis Monkman, Prog Rock, Sky, UK

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Kate Ceberano Treats Fans To A Taste Of Her Upcoming Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano has previewed a sample of what to expect on her upcoming ‘My Life Is A Symphony’ album with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, classical, contemporary, Kate Ceberano, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, My Life Is A Symphony, pop

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Technology Brings Eva Cassidy and the London Symphony Orchestra Together

by Paul Cashmere

27 years after the passing of Eva Cassidy, her songs have been reimagined with the London Symphony Orchestra.

Tagged as: classical, Eva Cassidy, folk, London Symphony Orchestra. 90s, USA

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Andrew Lloyd Webber Has Composed The Music For Chuck III’s Coronation

by Music-News.com

Andrew Lloyd Webber has composed new music for King Charles’ coronation.

Tagged as: Andrew Lloyd Webber, classical, King Charles, opera, UK

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Josh Piterman Is Heading From Phantom Of The Opera To Les Misérables

by Paul Cashmere

After 400 shows, Josh Piterman’s Phantom in Phantom of the Opera is coming to an end in Melbourne and he is off next to star in the West End production of Les Misérables.

Tagged as: Australia, classical, Josh Piterman, Les Misérables, opera, Phantom of the Opera, theatre

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Moby Popped Out A New Album On New Year’s Day

by Paul Cashmere

Moby released his new album ‘ambient23’ on New Year’s Day with little fanfare. Simply a social media post.

Tagged as: 90s, ambient, Ambient 23, ambient23, classical, Moby, USA

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Time * Rone Suspends You In Time Above Flinders Street Station

by Paul Cashmere

Rone exhibitions have become one of the highlights of the Arts culture of Victoria.

Tagged as: art, Australia, Blindside, classical, Cordrazine, culture, Flinders Street Station, Nick Batterham, Rone, The Earthmen, Time

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The Piano Guys To Return To Australia in 2023

by Paul Cashmere

2023 will see the return of The Piano Guys to Australia.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, classical, Piano Guys, pop, USA

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Andre Rieu Reveals Plans For New Year Cinema Event

by Music-News.com

André Rieu is celebrating the New Year by bringing his Dublin concert to cinemas across the UK.

Tagged as: 00s, Andre Rieu, Austria, classical, Europe

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Carl Palmer To “Reunite” Emerson, Lake & Palmer

by Paul Cashmere

Carl Palmer, the sole surviving member of prog-rock trio Emerson, Lake & Palmer, will reunite with his late former band members via technology for a tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Carl Palmer, classical, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Greg Lake, Keith Emerson, prog, rock, UK

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American EDM Producer David Tops Cites Australia’s Flume As “Exemplary”

by Paul Cashmere

Emerging New Jersey EDM producer David Tops says Australia’s Harley Streten (aka Flume) is an “exemplary” example of where EDM is positioned today.

Tagged as: classical, David Topchishvili, David Tops, EDM, Nick Kontonicolas, USA

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Vov Dylan and Clemens Leske To Premiere New Classical Works At Sydney Opera House

by Paul Cashmere

Entirely new works by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin will be performed for the first time live by Vov Dylan and Clemens Leske at the Sydney Opera House on 13 July 2022.

Tagged as: Australian, classical, Clemons Leske, Elena Kats-Chernin, Kismet, Vov Dylan

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Josh Piterman Releases E.P. And Will Return To Australia For Phantom of the Opera

by Paul Cashmere

Josh Piterman has new music with his ‘Loving You’ E.P. now released and Australia will get to see Josh as the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera when the new production comes for Sydney and then Melbourne from August.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, classical, Josh Piterman, Loving You, opera, Phantom of the Opera, theatre

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Andrea Bocelli To Perform In Australia In October and November

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Tuscan tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform in Australia in October and November.

Tagged as: Andrea Bocelli, Australia, classical, Europe, Italy, opera, TEG Van Egmond

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Tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform one Australian show only in Sydney April 3.

February 10, 2025

Andrea Bocelli Confirms He Has Recovered From COVID-19

Opera legend Andrea Bocelli has confirmed that he had, and has recovered from, the coronavirus COVID-19.

May 27, 2020

New Music Releases 26 October 2018

Major new titles coming this week from: David Campbell, Mark Vincent, John Legend, Tom Odell, Haken, Roger Waters, Gang of Youths (unplugged), Keith Sweat, Pierce Brothers, Lukas Graham, Boy George & Culture Club, Black Eyed Peas, Deep Sea Arcade, Andrea Bocelli, Nas, Robyn and Thom Yorke's soundtrack for 'Suspiria'.

October 26, 2018

Ed Sheeran To Release Another Perfect For Christmas With Andrea Bocelli

Ed Sheeran has teamed up with opera star Andrea Bocelli in a bid to keep his chart-topping hit Perfect at number one between now and Christmas.

December 10, 2017

Kylie Minogue To Sing At Birthday For Old Lady On $5 Note

Kylie Minogue has been chosen to perform at the 90th birthday party of the old lady on Australia’s $5 note.

April 12, 2016

Andrea Bocelli Records With Ariana Grande And John Travolta

Andrea Bocelli returns with his eagerly-awaited new album Cinema, for release worldwide on 23 October.

August 23, 2015

Andrea Bocelli Guest Of Honour At Obama Breakfast

Once more next to Barak Obama, Andrea Bocelli, artist and witness of peace, has been guest of honour at the 61st 'National Prayer Breakfast', an event of global importance which was held on February 7th at the International Ballroom at the Hilton Hotel in Washington.

February 13, 2013