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David Smythe

David Smythe

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Contributor, Bachtrack

Perth

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Environmental , Surfing , Travel , Aquaculture, New Zealand Heritage And History , Māori, Environmental , Surfing , Travel , Aquaculture, People And Places, agribusiness, National security, Regenerative Ocean Farming , Human Interest, Fisheries

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Seniority Positions

Content

Total articles 194

  • Hands up for Uprising, Jonathan Dove’s vivid new community opera

    By David Smythe| Bachtrack@ Greta Thunberg must have been on the mind of Jonathan Dove when terminally ill opera philanthropist Jim Potter approached him in 2020 with the idea of commissioning a community opera about sustainability involving youngsters. The resulting Uprising sees 15-year old Lola Green throwing her family into turmoil as an ancient forest is threatened. Dove uses a vibrant community of singers in an energetic and moving protest drama as floods arrive, the earth warming alarmingly.

    By David Smythe · Bachtrack

    Mar. 29, 2025

  • Pekka Kuusisto and Simon Crawford-Phillips bring New Dimensions to SCO

    By David Smythe| Bachtrack@ Pekka Kuusisto’s visits to the Scottish Chamber Orchestra are keenly anticipated, his highly charged musical spark making the bold “New Dimensions” programming vivid and compelling. Works from three living composers were bookended by a rare and early Britten piece and, in a musical arc reaching back through the centuries, a lively Haydn symphony.

    By David Smythe · Bachtrack

    Mar. 15, 2025

  • Hands up for Uprising, Jonathan Dove’s vivid new community opera

    By David Smythe| Bachtrack@ Greta Thunberg must have been on the mind of Jonathan Dove when terminally ill opera philanthropist Jim Potter approached him in 2020 with the idea of commissioning a community opera about sustainability involving youngsters. The resulting Uprising sees 15-year old Lola Green throwing her family into turmoil as an ancient forest is threatened. Dove uses a vibrant community of singers in an energetic and moving protest drama as floods arrive, the earth warming alarmingly.

    By David Smythe · Bachtrack

    Mar. 29, 2025

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Company Info

Bachtrack

Bachtrack.com is the largest online platform for classical music, opera, and dance, founded in January 2008 and based in London, UK. The platform features over 30,000 event listings each year, allowing users to search by location, performer, composer, or work. It offers both premium and essential listings, with premium options providing additional details and ticket links. In addition to event listings, Bachtrack publishes around 130 reviews monthly, along with interviews and feature articles in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Spanish. The platform collaborates with top venues and organizations worldwide, enhancing its comprehensive offerings. With over 360,000 monthly visitors, Bachtrack serves as a vital resource for classical music enthusiasts, helping them discover and attend live performances while contributing valuable insights to the global classical music community.

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Founded: 2008