Features
The bell works ringing in change at the Canberra International Music Festival.
by Jansson J. Antmann
Kahchun Wong helps explain why Mahler’s First Symphony was so audacious.
by Clive Paget
After two decades away, Australian soprano Helena Dix is back and on a roll.
by Harriet Cunningham
The legendary singer-songwriter on writing and starring in his own musical.
by Clive Paget
This extract from the book Opera Wars explores our fear of new works.
by Caitlin Vincent
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Soundings
Interview
by Jo Litson
On the REcord
by Clive Paget
Cutting Edge
Luminescence Chamber Singers is set to premiere a new, electronically infused program. AJ America breaks it down.
by Maddy Briggs
CLASSICAL MUSIC
The Goldner String Quartet’s final release, Child’s Play, is out now. Violinist Dene Olding talks about the ensemble’s relationship with composer Carl Vine.
by Jansson J. Antmann
Books
★★★★½ A fresh, lively deep dive into the hot-button issues of the opera world.
by Justine Nguyen
Books
★★★★ A portrait of the great Spanish guitarist from the horse’s mouth.
by Will Yeoman
Film
★★★★½ This film about John Davidson, who lives with Tourette’s, is compassionate, moving and very funny.
by Jason Blake
Opera
Director Neil Armfield explains why his production of Cinderella for State Opera South Australia will have a 1970s twist.
by Steve Dow
In the Limelight
Coda
Guy Noble's Soapbox
Guy Noble has had enough of the abusive men who populate opera and would love to see a few rewrites.
Playing Up
A childhood dream led Jörgen van Rijen to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, where he is the Principal Trombonist.
World Premiere
Andrew Aronowicz explains how he drew on a scary German legend for his new tone poem for Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.
5 Questions For
The award-winning string quartet gives us the lowdown on its name and debut Australian tour.
My Music
The beloved comedian is currently touring her solo comedy, Tickety Boo, in which she discusses her recovery from breast cancer.
Playlists
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