Simone Young‘s contract as Principal Conductor of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra has just been extended until the end of 2026. A pioneer, Simone Young is one of the first generation of women conductors to have an international career that has attracted media attention. Australia’s largest orchestra can count on the talent of her compatriot (Simone […]

Bernstein‘s masterpiece, West Side Story, is on at Opera Australia from 22 March to 21 April 2024, but not in Jørn Utzon‘s famous building. Francesca Zambello‘s production, based on the original production and choreography by Jerome Robbins, will be staged on the open-air stage on Sydney Harbour, with the famous bridge and the iconic opera […]