Nigel Westlake’s Glass Soldier
Turning the tale of a WWI veteran into an orchestral score.
February 6, 2013
Robert Wilson’s Theatrical Universe
On making silent operas and how Einstein on the Beach was supposed to be about Hitler. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 6, 2013
Year of the Snake gets the classical treatment
Chinese opera stars head to Melbourne for the New Year – just don’t expect the Blue Danube. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 5, 2013
To Russia with love (from Sydney)
The Sydney Symphony announce a 2013 three city Russian tour. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 5, 2013
La Scala bans critic after ‘homosexual’ Wagner jibe
Milan’s opera house defends conductor Daniel Harding after newspaper prints personal attack. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 4, 2013
Sarah Blasko on Tour and on Classical Music
How I learned to stop worrying and love classical music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 2, 2013
Composer of the Month: Bohuslav Martinů
Fifty years after his death, the Czech master’s stunningly diverse music deserves an audience as wide as his range of influences.
February 1, 2013
Review: Il Trovatore (Opera Australia)
Maybe not Caruso’s ‘dream team’ but this revival of Verdi’s blockbuster has its moments. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2013
Philip Glass brings his etudes to Perth
Glass sparked the minimalist revolution – then pronounced it dead. But he’s still propelled by the manic energy of those early works. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2013
Laurie Anderson heads to Perth to defy the ‘Art Police’
The grande dame of New York’s avant garde has met her match composing for Kronos Quartet, but she has many strings to her bow. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2013
Reign of Terracini to last five more years
Opera Australia endorse current artistic leadership amidst impressive financial results. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 30, 2013
Paul Dyer named Officer of the Order of Australia
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra founding director gets royal nod in the Queen’s honours list. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 26, 2013
Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)
Stellar performance: this powerful orchestral odyssey does Kubrick’s genius justice. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 25, 2013