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MEDIA RELEASE: Don't Miss REPLA.Y.O - A Free Concert This Sunday Celebrating AYO's Musical Legacy

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Don't Miss REPLA.Y.O - A Free Concert This Sunday Celebrating AYO's Musical Legacy Janaury 17, 02024 The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) presents REPLA.Y.O , a remarkable free concert bringing together generations of musical excellence, this Sunday, January 19 at 11AM at Elder Hall, University of Adelaide. Renowned conductor and AYO alumnus Guy Noble leads this special event, uniting past and present AYO musicians in a joyous celebration of orchestral music. The program features beloved works by Beethoven, Johann Strauss Jr., Tchaikovsky, and a special piece by Australian composer Jessica Wells. "This concert is more than just a performance – it's a celebration of AYO's enduring legacy and the profound connections forged through music," says Noble, whose distinguished career includes conducting Australia's major symphony orchestras and collaborating with international stars. Why You Can't Miss This: FREE admission Unique opp...

MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Youth Orchestra Summer Music Festival to transform Adelaide into orchestral music hub (11-18 January 2025)

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 2025 Australian Youth Orchestra Summer Music Festival to transform Adelaide into orchestral music hub (11-18 January 2025) The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) will transform Adelaide/Kaurna Country into a hub of orchestral excellence from 11-18 January 2025 with its Summer Music Festival, showcasing 250 of the nation's most promising young classical musicians aged 12-26. All performances will take place at the University of Adelaide's Elder Hall, in the heart of the city's cultural precinct. Festival Highlights Seven extraordinary concerts: 11, 16, 17, and 18 January 2025 at Elder Hall, University of Adelaide World-class creative direction by Monica Curro (Melbourne Symphony Orchestra) Internationally acclaimed conductors Alexander Briger AO (Australian World Orchestra), Natalia Luis-Bassa (Royal College of Music), and Andrew Haveron (Sydney Symphony Orchestra) Composer-in-residence Jessica Wells Host and musical storyteller Ed le Brocq Spe...

MEDIA RELEASE: Australian Youth Orchestra Summer Festival Opens Today with Two Concerts

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11 2024 Australian Youth Orchestra Summer Festival Opens Today with Two Concerts The Australian Youth Orchestra (AYO) launches its Summer Music Festival today in Adelaide/Kaurna Country, featuring 250 of Australia's finest young musicians at Elder Hall, University of Adelaide. TODAY'S PERFORMANCES - TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE VICTORY IN AMBER Today at 4:00pm, Elder Hall  An emotionally charged program featuring music "capable of stirring the world" CINNAMON ROSE Tonight at 7:30pm, Elder Hall  Experience the sparkle of Strauss waltzes and Latin American rhythms, including Márquez's infectious Danzón No. 2 Last-Minute Tickets: General admission: $10 Buy at the door or online: ayo.com.au/events/ayo-summer-music-festival Festival passes available: $40 (all 7 concerts) Student/Concession festival passes: $30 Bookings: https://ayo.com.au/events/ayo-summer-music-festival/ Media Alert: Review tickets are available for both of today's pe...

RELEASED TODAY: Italian-Australian pianist Jonathan Ferrucci's groundbreaking Bach Toccatas album

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  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASED TODAY: Italian-Australian pianist Jonathan Ferrucci's groundbreaking Bach Toccatas album January 10, 2025 Media Contact:  Samuel Cairnduff | RESONATE Communications  samuel.j.cairnduff@gmail.com  | 0401 396 755 HIGHLIGHTS: First release of Bach's complete keyboard toccatas in Dolby Atmos Debut album featuring Bach's seven "rebellious" youthful works Available in HD and Dolby Atmos downloads Special bonus tracks featuring Poulenc, Bach/Kempff, and Ravel Revolutionary interpretation combining musical expertise with mindfulness practice Released today on the prestigious Audite label, this landmark recording sets a new benchmark in classical music production, marking the first time Bach's complete keyboard toccatas have been captured in immersive Dolby Atmos sound. Available now for download and streaming, this groundbreaking album reveals these masterworks as they've never been heard before. Italian-Australian pianist Jonathan...