Review: The Descent of Orpheus into the Underworld (MCM)
Nuanced and beguiling exercise in 17th-century performance practice.
October 3, 2016
Sydney-based guitarist takes home top Melbourne prize
Andrew Blanch has won the main prize in the 2016 Melbourne International Guitar Competition. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2016
Review: Four Saints in Three Acts (Victorian Opera)
★★★½☆ A perfectly understandable production of good clean gibberish. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 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
Guest Editor’s Letter: It’s time for some answers
Margaret Throsby indulges her curiosity about musical questions from improvisation to why we get musical tingles.
October 2, 2016
On Sale: Margaret Throsby guest edits our October issue
In an eclectic issue, Richard Tognetti’s ACO turns out to be just one of her many musical passions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 2, 2016
From war zones to slums, meet the orchestras without borders
An earthquake triggered a radical rethink in NZ, but for some orchestras, playing under duress has become a way of life. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 2, 2016
Composer of the Month: CPE Bach
Accompanist to Frederick the Great, the second son of JS Bach was also a composer of rare inventiveness and beauty.
October 2, 2016
Review: Nelson Mass (Sydney Chamber Choir & Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra)
★★★★½ Edwards’ Mass of the Dreaming and Haydn’s ‘Nelson’ Mass made a moving pairing. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 1, 2016
Jessye Norman: In conversation with music’s First Lady
Limelight talks to the operatic icon about life, music, the value of community, reality TV... oh, and Hillary vs Donald.
October 1, 2016
The Condon Collection (or how to handle the old piano roll blues)
For 60 years, Denis Condon built a collection that was the envy of the world. On his death, Australia’s loss proved America’s gain. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 30, 2016
Adams on Adams and reinventing Scheherazade for today
The American composer talks about new works, the loneliness of composing and the future of music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 30, 2016
Musical monarch on the verge of a nervous breakdown
Simon Lobelson is the latest singer required to summon the five octaves required for Maxwell Davies’ ‘mad’ King George. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 30, 2016