The top ten silliest operas… that you really need to hear!
The artform has been much maligned over the years for farfetched stories, but beneath the nonsensical plots lurks buried treasure.
July 25, 2013
Jonathan Biss: Pianist, author and prospective online Beethoven guru
In Sydney for three concerts and a recital, we caught up with one smart, literate and very, very musical Beethoven scholar and pedagogue. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 25, 2013
Review: Celebrazione! (Australian Brandenburg Orchestra)
Paul Dyer treats Australians to a tasty dessert courtesy of Stefano Montanari – a violinist as cool as an Italian gelato. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 25, 2013
Andreas Ottensamer: Über-cool clarinettist hits big-time
The young musician was in town to headline at August’s Deutsche Grammophon Yellow Lounge in Sydney. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 23, 2013
Boston Chief knocked out in Bayreuth
Andris Nelsons concussed after “household accident” at Wagner Festival. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 23, 2013
Stile Antico record Tudor Church Music edition: hear excerpts!
Major anthology, unperformed for years, gets dusted off with glorious results. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 22, 2013
Review: The Flying Dutchman (Sydney Symphony)
David Robertson and a world-class crew bring the Dutchman triumphantly into port.
July 21, 2013
Review: Michael Kieran Harvey (Carriageworks, Sydney)
A forgotten Aussie masterpiece, devils pelting the gluttonous and a Psychosonata – not your average piano recital. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 20, 2013
Review: Don Pasquale (Opera Australia)
Conal Coad and Rachelle Durkin prove there’s no fool like an old fool in this operatic Roman Holiday homage.
July 20, 2013
Long lost work by Britten available for free download
Lost for 68 years, Benjamin Britten’s Roman Wall Blues has been recorded and released for free download. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 18, 2013
Michael Kieran Harvey talks Australian music
Australian pianist Michael Kieran Harvey on tackling the music of neglected genius Raymond Hanson and fighting cultural cringe.
July 17, 2013
Proms 2013 (or how to enjoy 75 concerts for absolutely nothing)
The Festival that reaches well beyond “the sea itself” launches in style. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 17, 2013
August issue of Limelight: Deconstructing the Genius of Bach
Bach’s brilliance and family history uncovered, plus a glimpse into soprano Anna Netrebko’s latest CD recording and pianist David Helfgott’s enduring popularity. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
July 17, 2013