Composer of the Month: Giuseppe Verdi
Italy's operatic sensation Giuseppe Verdi, at times could be just like the operas he penned: a character of enormous dramatic contrasts.
Italy's operatic sensation Giuseppe Verdi, at times could be just like the operas he penned: a character of enormous dramatic contrasts.
Helen Gifford will receive an award for distinguished service at the 2016 Art Music Awards.
The curse of the Ring strikes Opera Australia again as Greer Grimsley pulls out due to ill health. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra chief advocates a “selfish” approach delivering a revealing Stuart Challender talk.
They may be concert hits now, but in their day Firebird, Petrushka and The Rite changed the face of dance. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Ever since his days as a five-year-old pop musician, the Spanish guitarist has embraced both ancient and modern music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Glass, Lepage and some Canadian ice-skaters help Jonathan Holloway blur borders in his inaugural programme.
New blood and big hitters like Vengerov will help Queensland Symphony Orchestra celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2017. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
These are the four albums the globetrotting Canadian violinist likes to listen to when he’s not cutting his own discs. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
Starving for your art is one thing, but what’s a wannabe Diva to do when life begins to dangerously imitate opera?
On the eve of his Australian tour, the Spanish pianist explains why he hasn’t yet decided to be a professional musician. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
What would an electric guitar concerto by Richard Wagner sound like? Guitarist Zane Banks would love to find out. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
★★★½☆ Glorious music-making carries the day despite a clunky plot and static staging.