Review: Hatched (Ensemble Offspring)
Inspirational mentoring scheme sees triumphant fledglings leave the nest.
November 2, 2014
Glyndebourne’s investment in talent reaches down under
How young Aussie singers benefit from one of music's more enlightened nurturing schemes.
November 2, 2014
Review: Russian Extravaganza (Queensland Symphony)
Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky’s big guns, Medtner steals the show. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2014
Jordi Savall lambasts government as he refuses National Music Award
Early music pioneer and peace activist accuses ministers of incompetence toward the arts.
October 30, 2014
It’s 20 questions time for violinist Ray Chen
The virtuoso fiddler has a fondness for Bilbo Baggins and reveals the time he fell off stage. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2014
Review: Night Music (Sydney Symphony)
Nott conducts Poulenc and Mahler with something of the night about them. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 30, 2014
Steven Isserlis slams Bach’s wife’s claim to the Cello Suites
Top cellist refutes evidence, describing Australian academic’s material as “shoddy”. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 29, 2014
Claim that Mrs Bach wrote the Cello Suites gathers support
Anna Magdalena composed major works in a household torn by adultery and suicide, claims Darwin Professor. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 27, 2014
Review: Otello (State Opera of SA)
Simon Phillips' production of Verdi’s Otello opens with nearly all hands on the decks of a 21st-century aircraft carrier.
October 26, 2014
Robert and Clara as seen through a glass, darkly
The passion, music and melancholy of the Schumanns comes to life in letters and song.
October 23, 2014
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2015 Season goes on sale
Tickets on sale now for Bryn, Renée, Yuja and many more, plus a Golden Opportunity revealed. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 23, 2014
Music, madness and mayhem in Sydney’s eclectic Festival
Lieven Bertels corrals a raft of intriguing and diverse music, theatre and dance talents to rock Sydney in 2015.
October 23, 2014
Review: Ottoman Baroque (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra)
Musical travelogue intrigues with help from the odd whirling dervish.
October 23, 2014