Australian in the running to become Assistant Conductor of the LSO
Alexander Colding Smith is one of three finalists in this year’s Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition.
November 22, 2018
Review: The Organ of St Bavo, Haarlem: Music by Bach, Mendelssohn and Reubke (Joseph Nolan)
A rare work of genius gets the performance it deserves.
November 21, 2018
Review: Visions & Variations: Music by Britten and Prokofiev (A Far Cry)
Prokofiev’s arranged fugitives chase after Britten’s variations.
November 21, 2018
Review: Mozart Piano Quartets (Daniel Barenboim, Joyce Yang, Alexander Quartet)
In Mozart, Barenboim plays the Yin to Yang’s Yang.
November 21, 2018
Review: Antheil: Music for Violin (Duo Odéon)
American self-styled bad boy’s violin music ain’t bad at all.
November 21, 2018
Review: Shostakovich: String Quartets, Piano Quintet (Alexander String Quartet, Roger Woodward)
San Francisco outfit’s admired Shostakovich cycle rides again.
November 21, 2018
Zubin Mehta returns to Australia in 2019
The renowned maestro brings the Israel Philharmonic to Australia for two concerts as part of his global farewell tour.
November 21, 2018
Young musicians to make music with the Staatskapelle Berlin
Players from regional towns across New South Wales will work with members of the acclaimed orchestra, joining them onstage for a special concert at the Sydney Opera House.
November 21, 2018
Limelight’s Vocal Recording of the Year 2018
Old and new help cultivate a spotless rose.
November 20, 2018
Limelight’s Opera Recording of the Year 2018
John Adams conducts his own Heart of Darkness.
November 20, 2018
Limelight’s Instrumental Recording of the Year 2018
When it comes to pianos, four’s a score.
November 20, 2018
Limelight’s Chamber Recording of the Year 2018
A gift for 2018’s centenary composer.
November 20, 2018
Limelight’s Orchestral Recording of the Year 2018
Andris Nelsons paints the two faces of Shostakovich.
November 20, 2018