Claire Howard
Claire Howard, pianist, joins three young singers to present Opera Cocktails at The Barn at Stanley Park.
Artists
Maria Eugenia Nieva
María Eugenia Nieva has collaborated with renowned pianists and performed at major festivals, including El Festival de los Caminos del Vino. She regularly performs with Australian guitarist Andrew Blanch, with whom she has toured extensively across Australia.
Andrew Blanch
Praised as a “rockstar of nylon-acoustic music” (On Sounds), “the real deal” (Classics Today), “dazzling” (ArtsHub) and “brilliant” (Limelight Magazine), Andrew Blanch is regarded as one of Australia’s leading musicians and is at the forefront of a new wave of classical musicians internationally.
Ronan Apcar
Ronan Apcar is a pianist and composer with a reputation of versatility, edge, and tenacity. Unafraid to experiment and challenge norms, his experience and fluency across all kinds of music – jazz to the avant-garde, classical to house music.
Alice Morgan
Alice Morgan is a Sydney/Eora-based saxophonist and musician recognised for her vibrant artistry and unwavering commitment to contemporary live performance.
Madeleine Easton
Madeleine Easton is an internationally recognised violinist, who will perform in two concerts during this year’s Newcastle Music Festival.
Festival Voices Newcastle
Festival Voices Newcastle Festival Voices Newcastle (formerly Festival Chamber Choir), led by director Christopher Allan, formed in 2019 and gave a very successful performance of Bach’s Cantata BWV 147 (Herz
DUNGEON BIG BAND
DUNGEON BIG BAND The Dungeon Big Band is an agglomeration of 17 amazing musicians, who find their raison d’être in the power of the big band. Formed way back in
DAVID BANNEY
David Banney “As a conductor, David Banney is simply one of the best in the country.” (Roger Woodward, AC, OBE, Concert Pianist) Co-founder of the Newcastle Music Festival, and described