Composer of the Month: Arnold Schoenberg
Faced with what seemed a creative dead end, Arnold Schoenberg discovered a radical new way to compose. Its impact has inspired and infuriated in equal measure.
August 1, 2015
Review: Transfigured Night (Australian Festival of Chamber Music)
From the ridiculous to the sublime, Townsville's 25th birthday bash is off with a bang.
July 31, 2015
Review: Saul (Glyndebourne Opera)
Barrie Kosky ventures forth from Berlin to triumph at Glyndebourne.
July 31, 2015
David McVicar and Figaro is a true marriage of minds
Ahead of Opera Australia’s opening, the no-nonsense British director explains why Mozart matters. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 30, 2015
Adelaide makes bid to become UNESCO City of Music
If successful the South Australian capital will be come the tenth city, worldwide, to be bestowed the honour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 30, 2015
AWO is “international treasure” says Simon Rattle
Following the orchestra’s triumphant 2015 season opener, Sir Simon praised AWO as one of the world’s great orchestras. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 30, 2015
Review: Australian World Orchestra & Sir Simon Rattle
Rattle’s wizardry conjures ethereal Debussy and earth-shattering Bruckner.
July 30, 2015
Helping children make music
How simplified versions of traditional instruments like the oboe are helping European children learn music.
July 29, 2015
Richard Gill leads the first Limelight Composition Seminar
Over 110 students joined Richard Gill and Karen Carey for the pilot year of the new education initiative. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 29, 2015
Review: I Fagiolini (Musica Viva)
★★★★☆ Vocal splendours from England, bringing an eclectic musical “tasting menu” Down Under. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 29, 2015
Sir Andrew Davis to remain at the helm of MSO until 2019
The illustrious British maestro has been Chief Conductor of the orchestra since 2013.
July 29, 2015
MSO stage pioneering workshop for deaf students
Led by deaf British pianist Danny Lane, the workshops introduce deaf students to the instruments of the orchestra. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 29, 2015
Kaufmann attacks Decca over CD done “without approval”
The superstar tenor criticises his former label for deceptively undermining his new Puccini album on Sony. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 28, 2015