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"The General" (1926)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by samjoseph88

Long before the modern days of digital movies and surround sound, more than a hundred years ago, magical images flickered on a screen to the astonishment of patrons seeing a moving picture for the first time. These first cinema goers … Continue reading →

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MozartMania!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by samjoseph88

MOZARTMANIA     A miscellany of curious stories and games contrasts with the sublime music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Three performances only at the Street Theatre: Friday March 30, Saturday March 31, and Sunday April 1. Don’t miss out! Bookings at … Continue reading →

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Opera by Candlelight 2012

Posted on February 13, 2012 by samjoseph88

Hi opera lovers! I just finished up a wonderful weekend of Opera Highlights with a fantastic cast from Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and New Zealand. Once again the stately Albert Hall in Canberra proved an excellent venue to share the highlights … Continue reading →

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Song for Melanesia on ABC 702 Radio

Posted on January 24, 2012 by samjoseph88

Just listening to ABC 702 Radio and our song is on air! First of many broadcasts.  It is accompanied today with an interview about the issues in Papua New Guinea with Susan Merrell who wrote up the lyrics for the … Continue reading →

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Opera for a Summers Night

Posted on December 4, 2011 by samjoseph88

On December 29 (Thursday evening) I will be joining dear friends and colleagues in presenting Opera for a Summers Night.  The concert will be held in the wonderful acoustics of the Mosman Art Gallery’s Grand Hall, featuring arias and duets … Continue reading →

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Australian Flute Festival 2011

Posted on October 9, 2011 by samjoseph88

Well I just finished up a very exciting weekend at the Australian Flute Festival in Canberra!  So many master classes to attend and concerts to see it was a feat to fit them all in… Highlights include seeing Aldo Baerten, … Continue reading →

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A Toast to Melba

Posted on August 23, 2011 by samjoseph88

We’re having great fun preparing our tribute to the marvellous Dame Nellie Melba! This 150th anniversary has been eagerly anticipated, thanks largely to Ann Blainey’s award winning biography “I Am Melba”.  Anecdotes drawn from this hugely enjoyable and scholarly book … Continue reading →

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Song for Melanesia

Posted on August 20, 2011 by samjoseph88

On 8 August I rehearsed and recorded my first ever ‘charity pop ballad’ (never thought I’d say that!).  This was organised by journalist Susan Merrell, who is currently working closely with people in Papua New Guinea, as part of a … Continue reading →

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I cibi! (the food!)

Posted on July 12, 2011 by samjoseph88

And now, as promised: my favourite places to eat in Rome…! In no particular order: – Insalata Ricca: a restaurant chain, but don’t let that deter you. It is famous for their (very very big) salads (€7-10), but also do … Continue reading →

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Arrivederci (per adesso) Roma!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by samjoseph88

Goodbye (for now) Rome! First of all, sorry for not having posted sooner, but the Internet connection in the hotels around here is DODGY! Which is to be expected I guess if you are only paying one euro for limitless … Continue reading →

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