Ludovico Einaudi: One man and his music
Following his iTunes Festival appearance, we catch up with supposedly the most popular classical musician on the planet.
October 1, 2013
Review: Cinderella (The Australian Ballet)
Alexei Ratmansky’s new production sparkles, even when viewed from the back of the orchestra pit. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 1, 2013
Review: Angela Hewitt plays Bach and Beethoven (Musica Viva)
An aristocrat of the piano turns Bachian teaser with part one of a two-part fugue-fest.
October 1, 2013
Berlin Philharmonic leads mass orchestra strike
Orchestral musicians around Germany are replacing their instruments with picket signs in a nationwide walkout. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 1, 2013
Composer of the Month: Jacques Offenbach
No-one captured the spirit of 19th-century Paris better than Offenbach, whose mastery went far beyond his famous operettas.
October 1, 2013
Queensland Ballet announces major coup for 2014
Queensland Ballet snags the Australian premiere of Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet as part of its 2014 season. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 30, 2013
The Second Coming of the Australian World Orchestra
After a stunning 2011 debut the Australia World Orchestra is back, with very special guest Zubin Mehta.
September 30, 2013
Sally Whitwell’s singular quest for imperfection
From Glass to Nyman, the über-Gothic Princess of the Piano corsets-up to talk about her latest album. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2013
Benjamin Britten war scores get concert premiere
Britten’s scores for films and radio-plays written during WWII to get first public performance, 70 years on. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 27, 2013
Maria Callas: The ultimate diva and the myth she created to hide her true self
Maria Callas’ status as cultural icon endures 90 years after her birth. But how was the legend of La Divina born? Limelight finds out.
September 26, 2013
The 14 greatest composer portraits throughout history
Not only did these composers write immortal music, they inspired history’s great artists to new heights of expression.
September 26, 2013
Teddy Tahu Rhodes: learning to swim in the South Pacific
Making the move from international opera star to eight-shows-a-week Broadway baby.
September 26, 2013
James Levine: The Met rejoices at comeback kid’s triumphant return
The Maestro’s Cosí from a motorized wheelchair brought the house down – and that’s before a note was played. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 26, 2013