Review: Aida (Royal Opera House, London)
Robert Carsen’s chilling update ditches pyramids for resonances of modern warfare. Catch his ROH production when it screens in Australian cinemas in November.
Robert Carsen’s chilling update ditches pyramids for resonances of modern warfare. Catch his ROH production when it screens in Australian cinemas in November.
Bertrand Chamayou talks to Clive Paget about a nine-year-old’s encounter with modern music and how to make bells sound like bells.
Some have suggested John Adams' new opera is too conventional, but Clive Paget disagrees, finding that age cannot wither the composer as he takes on Shakespeare's Egyptian dish.
After two years of disruption, the arts bounced back in 2022, with plenty of memorable performances. So, who would you like to see recognised?
Asher Fisch's tenth season features Wagner, Bruckner and Mahler, and much, much more.
Phillip Scott rejoices at restored rarities by Paul Paray and Gina Bachauer.
The Philadelphia Orchestra Music Director discusses Limelight's game-changing Recording of the Year.
The judges listened, the votes are in, and the verdict is…
Andrew Litton, who once met the great man, talks to Clive Paget about the Soviet composer's lighter side.
A staggering 114 musicians will play masterworks by John Adams, Debussy, Ravel, Mahler and Bruckner when the LSO tours Australia next year.
Simon Stone's Rust Belt resetting doesn't always come off, but Nadine Sierra is a must-see as Lucia.
The American virtuoso talks maestro mentors, the joys of three, and a plus side to the pandemic, as she prepares to tour Australia with the Z.E.N. Trio.
Robert Carsen's new Aida and Simone Young conducting Salome are just two of the highlights.