Jazz in the Domain
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Summer Sounds in The Domain (previously known as Jazz in The Domain) is the first of three open-air concerts, that take place during the month of January. Summer Sounds in The Domain is part of Sydney Festival
, and is traditionally held on the second Saturday evening of January. The event attracts crowds of up to 80 000 people, and has become one of the most popular events of Sydney Festival
as well as the Sydney summer calendar. It is followed by Symphony in The Domain
and Mazda
Opera in The Domain
, held on the third and fourth Saturday nights in January respectively.
The main performances usually start after dark, although entertainment is provided for people who arrive early to gain the best spots closer to the stage.
Over the last few years, Summer Sounds in The Domain has featured music to get the crowd up and dancing.
The event is usually two and a half hours, and is free of charge. It is often opened by the Lord Mayor of Sydney.
Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival is Australia's largest and most attended annual cultural event running every January since it was first held in 1977. Its program features around 80 events including contemporary and classical music, dance, circus, drama, visual arts and artist talks...
, and is traditionally held on the second Saturday evening of January. The event attracts crowds of up to 80 000 people, and has become one of the most popular events of Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival
Sydney Festival is Australia's largest and most attended annual cultural event running every January since it was first held in 1977. Its program features around 80 events including contemporary and classical music, dance, circus, drama, visual arts and artist talks...
as well as the Sydney summer calendar. It is followed by Symphony in The Domain
Symphony in the Domain
Symphony in The Domain is the second of three open air concerts that are held in The Domain, Sydney - Summer Sounds and Symphony, as part of Sydney Festival, and Mazda Opera in The Domain. Symphony in The Domain is traditionally held on the third Saturday evening of January, performed by the...
and Mazda
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
Opera in The Domain
Opera in The Domain
Opera in the Domain presented by Opera Australia is an open air concert held in the Phillip Precinct of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Sydney. Every January, thousands of Sydney-siders flock to the Domain for a night of free opera. The event itself has been running since 2000 and since 2005 has been...
, held on the third and fourth Saturday nights in January respectively.
The main performances usually start after dark, although entertainment is provided for people who arrive early to gain the best spots closer to the stage.
Over the last few years, Summer Sounds in The Domain has featured music to get the crowd up and dancing.
The event is usually two and a half hours, and is free of charge. It is often opened by the Lord Mayor of Sydney.
Concerts by year
- The 2010: Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra with Vieux Farka Toure
- The 2009: "The Gypsy Queens & Kings", with Fanfare Ciocarlia and special guest singers including Macedonia's "Queen of the Gypsy Singers" Esma Redzepova, Bulgarian star Jony Iliev, Hungarian Mitsou and Romanian Florentina Sandu.
- The 2008: "El BarrioSpanish HarlemEast Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio, is a section of Harlem in the northeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. East Harlem is one of the largest predominantly Latino communities in New York City. It includes the area formerly known as Italian Harlem, in which...
" with the "Spanish Harlem OrchestraSpanish Harlem OrchestraSpanish Harlem Orchestra is a Latin dance music orchestra based in the United States, founded by Aaron Levinson and Oscar Hernandez.Their debut album was released in October 2002...
". - The 2007: "Noite Brasil", with Oscar Castro-NevesOscar Castro-NevesOscar Castro-Neves is a Brazilian guitarist, arranger, and composer who is considered a founding figure in Bossa nova. He was born as one of triplets and formed a band with his brothers in his youth. At 16 he had a national hit with Chora Tua Tristeza. Many of the early Bossa Nova musicians began...
, Airto MoreiraAirto MoreiraAirto Moreira is a Brazilian jazz drummer and percussionist. Airto is married to jazz singer Flora Purim, and their daughter Diana Moreira is also a singer. He currently resides in Los Angeles.-Biography:...
, Abraham LaborielAbraham LaborielAbraham Laboriel, Sr. is a Mexican bassist of Garifuna descent who has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks. Guitar Player Magazine described him as "the most widely used session bassist of our time". Laboriel is the father of drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. and of producer, songwriter, and...
and Alex AcunaAlex AcuñaAlejandro Neciosup Acuña aka Alex Acuña is a Peruvian drummer and percussionist, in the Afro-Cuban jazz style.Born in Pativilca, Peru, Acuña played in local bands from the age of ten, and moved to Lima as a teenager. At the age of eighteen he joined the band of Perez Prado, and in 1967 he moved...
.