Jessica Pratt: “Nellie Melba deserves an opera house”
Pratt is a singer at the height of her powers, but in spite of her solid gold C.V., she has been a relatively rare presence on home turf.
April 1, 2016
Turandot set goes from Chinese fantasy to cult-TV treasure
Sci-fi super fans and theme park investors will give the Opera on the Harbour set a new lease of life after the production closes. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2016
Young performers take centre stage for CSO’s Goulburn premiere
Composer Sean O’Boyle’s Goulburn Concerto pairs the talents of the pros with the enthusiasm of youth.
March 31, 2016
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Of gods and monsters
Is a conductor akin to a god? Some reflections on intelligent design lead inexorably from the Deity to Herbert von Karajan.
March 31, 2016
Mahan Esfahani and the Harpsichord
The award-winning musician explains how he fell in love with his instrument and why he’s on a one-man mission to promote it. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2016
Study explores the emotional impact of concert hall design
Finnish researchers have examined how concert hall acoustics can influence the emotional response of a listener. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 31, 2016
Review: In Tempore Paschali (The Song Company)
A three-part polyphonic soothing of the soul for Easter. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 30, 2016
The Australian artist: a species under threat?
The Arts Minister doesn’t want to be judged on the “quantum” of Government investment, but what of its cultural legacy? Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 30, 2016
Computer simulator Conductrix is ‘Guitar Hero’ for conductors
Irish conductor Eimear Noone is harnessing virtual reality technology to make living room Maestros. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 30, 2016
Christoph von Dohnányi: Life, music and the importance of change
Christoph von Dohnányi speaks to Clive Paget about his life in music and his evolving appreciation for the classical tradition.
March 29, 2016
Sydney Opera House unveils Utzon Le Corbusier Tapestry
The Sydney Opera House will display the tapestry by the French artist, commissioned by the venue’s architect in 1958. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 29, 2016
Ludwig van Beethoven’s Funeral Oration
These were the words that were spoken by the grave of one of classical music’s greatest composers. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
March 27, 2016
Review: Turandot (Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour)
Chinese take on Puccini sets off all the right crackers (with Prime Ministerial approval).
March 25, 2016