Michael Fong
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Standing ovation at this afternoon's Australian Brandenburg Orchestra "Water Music" concert featuring Handel's Water Music and new compositions by Nick Wales and Rrawun Maymuru (Yolŋu songman from Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land).
October 18, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Standing ovation at this afternoon's Australian Brandenburg Orchestra "Water Music" concert featuring Handel's Water Music and new compositions by Nick Wales and Rrawun Maymuru (Yolŋu songman from Yirrkala in North East Arnhem Land).
Echoes of Peace: A Vigil for Palestine this evening.
September 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Echoes of Peace: A Vigil for Palestine this evening.
A Shiseido poster from 1983 featuring models in kimono.
August 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
A Shiseido poster from 1983 featuring models in kimono.
Alexander McQueen's design "La Dame Bleue" (2007) inspired by kimono.
August 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Alexander McQueen's design "La Dame Bleue" (2007) inspired by kimono.
Alexander McQueen's design "La Dame Bleue" (2007) inspired by kimono.
August 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Alexander McQueen's design "La Dame Bleue" (2007) inspired by kimono.
Pretending to be a samurai at the kimono exhibition.
August 10, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Pretending to be a samurai at the kimono exhibition.
Maybe the 1930s was the time when Egyptomania spread to Japan? Japanese obi (sash) with pottery design inspired by Ancient Egypt, c. 1930.
August 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Maybe the 1930s was the time when Egyptomania spread to Japan? Japanese obi (sash) with pottery design inspired by Ancient Egypt, c. 1930.
Bach Cantata service at St John Southgate this morning. A thought provoking sermon by guest preacher Rev Britta Taddiken from Thomaskirche Leipzig about the perception of the end of the world and the final judgement, which is the theme of the cantata BWV70.
August 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Bach Cantata service at St John Southgate this morning. A thought provoking sermon by guest preacher Rev Britta Taddiken from Thomaskirche Leipzig about the perception of the end of the world and the final judgement, which is the theme of the cantata BWV70.
Bach Cantata service at St John Southgate this morning. A thought provoking sermon by guest preacher Rev Britta Taddiken from Thomaskirche Leipzig about the perception of the end of the world and the final judgement, which is the theme of the cantata BWV70.
August 10, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Bach Cantata service at St John Southgate this morning. A thought provoking sermon by guest preacher Rev Britta Taddiken from Thomaskirche Leipzig about the perception of the end of the world and the final judgement, which is the theme of the cantata BWV70.
A pleasure meeting Prof Nozumo Kawai at Australian Centre for Egyptology conference last Saturday. The Japanese team has been doing solid work in Saqqara. For years I've been calling for inviting our Japanese teams to join us here for conference - Amazing that it has come into fruition.
August 9, 2025 at 2:22 AM
A pleasure meeting Prof Nozumo Kawai at Australian Centre for Egyptology conference last Saturday. The Japanese team has been doing solid work in Saqqara. For years I've been calling for inviting our Japanese teams to join us here for conference - Amazing that it has come into fruition.
I don't think I have ever met an Egyptologist who has movie credits on IMDB! What an honour to meet Prof Stuart Tyson Smith at the Australian Centre for Egyptology last Saturday who delivered two amazing lectures on excavation work in Sudan and his work in movies Stargate & the Mummy as consultant.
August 9, 2025 at 2:19 AM
I don't think I have ever met an Egyptologist who has movie credits on IMDB! What an honour to meet Prof Stuart Tyson Smith at the Australian Centre for Egyptology last Saturday who delivered two amazing lectures on excavation work in Sudan and his work in movies Stargate & the Mummy as consultant.
A sobering discussion last night on the destruction of heritage sites and cultural institutions in Gaza with Professor Chris Sidoti. Prof Sidoti highlighted the misuse of archaeology by the Israeli regime for ideological purposes... (1/4)
August 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A sobering discussion last night on the destruction of heritage sites and cultural institutions in Gaza with Professor Chris Sidoti. Prof Sidoti highlighted the misuse of archaeology by the Israeli regime for ideological purposes... (1/4)
Fanboying soprano Danielle de Niese under a chilly opera house after her performance of Carmen last weekend. Finally got Danielle's autograph on my copy of her Handel recording.
August 5, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Fanboying soprano Danielle de Niese under a chilly opera house after her performance of Carmen last weekend. Finally got Danielle's autograph on my copy of her Handel recording.
A splendid performance of Bizet's Carmen at Sydney Opera House last weekend. Danielle de Niese is the perfect choice for the title role with her expressive performance combining singing & movement. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
August 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A splendid performance of Bizet's Carmen at Sydney Opera House last weekend. Danielle de Niese is the perfect choice for the title role with her expressive performance combining singing & movement. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
At the theatre again this afternoon for the final performance of Pinchgut Opera's production of Purcell's the Fairy Queen.
June 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
At the theatre again this afternoon for the final performance of Pinchgut Opera's production of Purcell's the Fairy Queen.
Despite the work being such a difficult material to present to the modern audience, this Pinchgut Opera production of Purcell's Fairy Queen is a very pleasurable production overall. Can't wait to see it again later in the week.
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Despite the work being such a difficult material to present to the modern audience, this Pinchgut Opera production of Purcell's Fairy Queen is a very pleasurable production overall. Can't wait to see it again later in the week.
Musically, the highlight for me was rising star soprano Eden Shifroni, who articulates exceptionally well in Ye Gentle Spirits of the Air. The most memorable scene would be when four seasons & Phoebus entered with their fabulous costumes.
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Musically, the highlight for me was rising star soprano Eden Shifroni, who articulates exceptionally well in Ye Gentle Spirits of the Air. The most memorable scene would be when four seasons & Phoebus entered with their fabulous costumes.
Those who are spoilt with world class acoustics at City Recital Hall might need time to adjust to new venue at Roslyn Parker Theatre. It has clean & clear notes especially favourable for harpsichord, guitar & theorbo; however, bass section might just need more reinforcement.
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Those who are spoilt with world class acoustics at City Recital Hall might need time to adjust to new venue at Roslyn Parker Theatre. It has clean & clear notes especially favourable for harpsichord, guitar & theorbo; however, bass section might just need more reinforcement.
The orchestra warms up and catches up in speed as the night progresses into the second half where we welcome diverse couples in wedding and reception scenes. French baroque tuning (A=392Hz) was wisely chosen for the show given the strong French influence in Purcell's composition.
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The orchestra warms up and catches up in speed as the night progresses into the second half where we welcome diverse couples in wedding and reception scenes. French baroque tuning (A=392Hz) was wisely chosen for the show given the strong French influence in Purcell's composition.
Opening weekend at Pinchgut Opera's production of Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell. A rather unique Australian take on a 300+ years old English semi-opera reimagining as scenes with barbecues, Bruces (c.f. Monty Python), and radio hosts on air in the first half.
June 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Opening weekend at Pinchgut Opera's production of Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell. A rather unique Australian take on a 300+ years old English semi-opera reimagining as scenes with barbecues, Bruces (c.f. Monty Python), and radio hosts on air in the first half.
Victory for Labor in Parramatta and a nation wide landslide!
May 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Victory for Labor in Parramatta and a nation wide landslide!
The moment when we realised our federal MP is projected to retain his seat by ABC News.
May 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The moment when we realised our federal MP is projected to retain his seat by ABC News.
The moment when Antony Green from ABC News declared a Labor victory.
May 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The moment when Antony Green from ABC News declared a Labor victory.
Joining my fellow comrades in Labor to campaign for a second term Labor government with good policies in health and education.
May 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Joining my fellow comrades in Labor to campaign for a second term Labor government with good policies in health and education.
Joining my fellow comrades in Labor to campaign for a second term Labor government with good policies in health and education.
May 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Joining my fellow comrades in Labor to campaign for a second term Labor government with good policies in health and education.