What’s On Sydney Review of The Fire Always Says Yes

The Hourglass Ensemble earned enthusiastic applause from the audience, after performing an intimate concert, ‘HEARTFIRE’, at the  Sydney Opera House on Saturday. I was excited to see that the program showcased many contemporary Australian works, starting off strong with a new composition by Robert Davidson called ‘Three Bird Riffs’. Incorporating recorded birdsong and percussion, The Hourglass […]

ClassikON Review on The Fire Always Says Yes Opera House Premiere

Hourglass Ensemble | HeartFIRE 25 October 2025, Utzon Room, Sydney Opera House, NSW Program Robert Davidson: Three Bird Riffs Franz Schubert: Shepherd On The Rock Ollie Muller: Petrie Creek Road Robert Davidson: Leaf Gilad Cohen (Israel): Trio for a Spry Clarinet, Weeping Cello, and Ruminating harp Amanda Harberg (USA): Court Dances Anna Hirst Friedman (with […]