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Classical Music, Orchestral
features

David Robertson on two composers’ common ground

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Chief Conductor tells us about recording the orchestra's new Westlake and Reich disc, Limelight's Recording of the Month in May.

May 17, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Westlake • Reich: Spirit of the Wild, The Desert Music (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

High Spirits: Meditations on modernity showcase virtuosity and technical brilliance.

May 17, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: Yulianna Avdeeva performs Chopin’s Piano Concerto No.1 (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

An utterly compelling performance by Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva.

May 16, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Alexander Briger: What Makes a Conductor is Personality

The Australian conductor tells us about growing up in a musical clan, founding the Australian World Orchestra, and reducing the work load to better enjoy performances and time with his young family.

May 16, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Backstage with Howard Shelley

One of classical music’s famous failures, Beethoven’s Violin Concerto tanked at its premiere in 1806. What’s less well-known is how the notoriously difficult composer was persuaded to recast it for piano.

May 10, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
Live Review

Review: The Sydney Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Paul Goodchild (Sydney Symphony Orchestra)

A well-deserved tribute to a beloved musician.

May 9, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Catherine Likhuta on composing a new fairytale

The composer tells us about Rituals of Heartland, inspired by a magical, snowy childhood in Ukraine and her daughter's vivid imagination.

May 8, 2019
Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral
news

2019 Art Music Fund recipients announced

The $100,000 Art Music Fund for 2019 has been awarded to nine recipients for the creation of new works.

May 6, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Paul Goodchild notches up four decades with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

We spoke to the SSO's Associate Principal Trumpet ahead of concerts celebrating his 40-year anniversary with the ensemble.

May 3, 2019
Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Thea Musgrave: Phoenix Rising (William Boughton)

One phoenix, two lovelorn singers, and a slippery tuba as Nessie come together at the hands of a fine Scottish composer.

May 2, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
features

Andreas Ottensamer: Clarinet Superstar

The German clarinettist tells us about the instruments that lay under and on top of the piano, career choices and the challenges and pleasures to be found in Mozart, Weber and working with Yuja Wang.

April 24, 2019
Classical Music, Orchestral
CD and Other Review

Review: Florence Price: Symphonies Nos 1 & 4 (Fort Smith Symphony/John Jeter)

Price, and at a bargain price: an overdue American discovery.

April 22, 2019
Classical Music, Opera, Orchestral, Stage
news

Australians at the 2019 Proms

Jessica Cottis and Stuart Skelton will perform at this year's Proms, with Brett Dean composing a musical birthday gift.

April 18, 2019

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