New design for the quarter-tone piano unveiled in Finland
The Sibelius Academy has acquired the more ergonomically designed instrument, created by two alumni.
January 28, 2016
Mozart: The Other Operatic Masterpieces
Did you know that the Salzburg wunderkind wrote 22 operas? Gavin Dixon investigates whether we might be missing a trick or two. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 28, 2016
New website offers lessons with musical superstars
Play with a Pro offers live one-on-one tuition with a star-studded roster of elite orchestral musicians. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 27, 2016
2016 Australia Day honours reveals a lack of diversity
Just a quarter of the 49 arts sector recipients named in 2016’s honours list are women and all but two are white. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 27, 2016
Boulez in memoriam live from Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris offers free streaming of a concert recorded in celebration of the composer’s 90th birthday last year. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 26, 2016
Review: Beethoven 9 (Anima Eterna, Sydney Festival)
Immerseel's thrilling ode to Beethoven ends Bertels' final Festival with a bang.
January 26, 2016
Australia Day Foundation honours Amy Dickson
The award-winning saxophonist has been named as the 2016 Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 25, 2016
Turandot on the harbour brings a dragon to Sydney
Designer Dan Potra’s $12 million design for Opera Australia’s annual harbour production begins construction. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 22, 2016
Mofo success at Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Hobart cements its place on Australia’s cultural map, with Mofo and Dark Mofo festivals winning a major gong. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 21, 2016
Review: Beethoven 1 & 2 (Anima Eterna, Sydney Festival)
A dose of HIP early Beethoven is just what is needed when running a marathon.
January 20, 2016
Internet baffled by double bass bumblebee
American bassist Lev Weksler has the internet divided over the authenticity of his performance of this showpiece. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 20, 2016
Did Mozart and Salieri make beautiful music together?
The score of a cantata believed to be a collaboration between the alleged rivals has been rediscovered. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 19, 2016
Art and music get naked at the Yellow House
Composer Andrew Batt-Rawden will nude model for award-winning artist Wendy Sharpe during a public concert.
January 19, 2016