David Garrett to star as Paganini in new biopic
The crossover sensation says The Devil's Violinist was “the first rock star”.
February 13, 2012
Father of iPhone 5 Steve Jobs in heartfelt Yo-Yo Ma tribute
The visionary behind the iPod changed modern music, says cellist Yo-Yo Ma. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 13, 2012
James Morrison appointed Queensland Music Festival director
Queensland’s biennial arts festival brings in the big brass. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 9, 2012
On the road with Stephen Kovacevich
The American pianist on rage, bizarreness and “good cop/bad cop” in Beethoven. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 9, 2012
Australian Ballet fires up Brett Dean’s imagination
The Australian composer drew on the Black Saturday tragedy for his collaboration with Graeme Murphy.
February 8, 2012
Review: The Marriage of Figaro (Opera Australia)
Benedict Andrews’ long-awaited, controversial production is a match made in heaven. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
February 8, 2012
How low can you go? The search for the world’s lowest voice
The hunt is on to find a singer with a seriously low range to record a new composition.
February 3, 2012
The 12 wackiest musical instruments
They look weird, sound weird, and many were invented by weirdos... some here in Australia.
February 1, 2012
Dame Joan Sutherland: the true story
Richard Bonynge gives his personal account of the struggles and triumphs of his late wife, La Stupenda.
January 31, 2012
West Australian Opera appoints new artistic director
New Yorker Joseph Colaneri takes up the baton for Madama Butterfly in July. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 31, 2012
Glee recruits two spunky classical cellists with attitude
2Cellos to star in the hit TV series’ Michael Jackson special. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 31, 2012
High note for Bonynge in Australia Day honours
The conductor joins his late wife Dame Joan Sutherland as Companion of the Order of Australia. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
January 27, 2012
A “roller-coaster ride” complete with matricide
Strauss’s Elektra is the Perth Festival’s most bloodthirsty offering.
January 27, 2012