Review: Out of this World (Australian Youth Orchestra, Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra)
All spaced out at the orchestra when TSO and AYO play The Planets.
October 17, 2016
Gordon Kerry sets sail on a 90th birthday commission
The composer is inspired by the moods of the sea, Tennyson’s Ulysses and poetic images of sailing in his new violin concerto. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 17, 2016
Canberra Symphony Orchestra walks a musical tightrope
Kristian Chong and Nigel Westlake explain some of the challenges involved in the CSO’s final concert of 2016. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 17, 2016
Review: Beethoven Cycle #2 (Queensland Symphony Orchestra)
A weighty Beethoven cycle lightened by the surprise appearance of an Australian composition.
October 15, 2016
Who will be Limelight’s Artists of the Year? You decide
Vote here for who you'd like to see honoured in our Australian and International Artists of the Year Awards.
October 13, 2016
Avi Avital: old-school upringing meets brand new passions
The Israeli virtuoso talks all things mandolin, image problems and purifying where the Nazis determined the Final Solution. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 13, 2016
Musicians welcome new-arrival refugees with Prokofiev
The Metropolitan Orchestra breaks down barriers by performing for refugees, most of whom had never seen an orchestra before. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 13, 2016
Rising Star: Sydney Symphony Orchestra flautist Stephanie Vici
The young Aussie’s studies have taken her overseas. Back on home soil, she’s landed a plum part in the SSO Fellowship programme. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 12, 2016
Review: Beethoven Heroic (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Gillham proved a poet, though Ashkenazy's Eroica dragged.
October 12, 2016
Guy Noble remembers the late, great Brian Stacey
One maestro pays tribute to another, recalling a friend, a mentor and one of the true giants of the Australian music scene. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 12, 2016
Electronic duo wins the ARIA’s 2016 Best Classical Album
No-one disputes the quality of the album, but the inappropriate categorisation has struck a dud note within the classical industry. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 5, 2016
The Australian World Orchestra: From Berlin to Baradine
Australia’s expat super group goes west to lend an ear to Moorambilla Voices. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 4, 2016
Sir Neville Marriner has died
Still conducting into his 90s, the indefatigable founder of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields has passed away. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2016