Review: Pirates of Penzance (Sydney Theatre Company)
Pirates... But not as we know ‘em!
November 19, 2012
Australian composer Lawrence Whiffin has died aged 82
The composer-pianist was in demand in Europe, working with Ennio Morricone. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 19, 2012
Bromance in Gilbert & Sullivan: Pirates of Penzance
There are high Cs on the high seas at the Sydney Theatre… but no women to sing them. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
November 12, 2012
Harlem tenor Noah Stewart says race still matters
It was a long way to the top for the first black artist to hit No.1 on the UK classical chart. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 9, 2012
ARIA Fine Arts Awards announced
Didjeridu virtuoso William Barton and oud player Joe Tawadros among this year’s big winners. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
October 3, 2012
Helpmann Awards revealed at the Sydney Opera House
Cate Blanchett, Evgeny Kissin, operas La Traviata and Moby Dick among the big winners. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 24, 2012
YouTube spoof sensations The Piano Guys sign to Sony
Sending up Star Wars, The Bourne Identity and Coldplay has landed the goofy duo a record deal. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 17, 2012
Did Rufus Wainwright get stage fright at the ABC?
The Steinway artist, a self-confessed “diva”, skirted the piano at his Radio National interview. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 13, 2012
Guy Noble’s Soapbox: Animal Nature
Why do we humans feel this insatiable need to express ourselves? Perhaps we should take a hint from our animal companions. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 5, 2012
Katherine Jenkins calls police over death threats
The mezzo received distressing messages on Twitter following rumours of an affair with David Beckham. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
September 4, 2012
Keys to Music: George Gershwin
This phenomenally gifted composer’s legacy still resounds across both popular and classical music. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 30, 2012
Review: South Pacific (Opera Australia)
This island paradise doesn’t shy away from tough themes. Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 12, 2012
Genre-bending Melbourne Festival line-up for 2012
Brett Sheehy to end his collaboration with the Melbourne Festival after a four year tenure as Artistic Director Continue reading Get unlimited digital access from $4 per month Subscribe Already a subscriber? Log in
August 1, 2012